Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: The road to renewal

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The historic Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace has been closed for a year as an extensive renewal continues By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu is in the final phase of a years-long total physical renewal — just in time to serve as […]

Talk Story: ‘Even just one of these children’

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Office for Social Ministry “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” (Mt 18:5) In the bright light of Easter, when the church proclaims that life has overcome death, we are invited to look more closely at where that new life is most fragile — and most revealing. This year, Pope Leo XIV […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Jesus is risen and with us now

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Witness to Jesus | Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered April 11 at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi and April 12 at the Kamiano Center with the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Community in Honolulu, celebrating confirmation and first Communion. […]

Couple shows gratitude through life in ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Mason and Teo Matsuda, faith is not just something practiced on Sundays — it shapes every part of their lives. Over the years, the couple has poured their time, talents and even their home into the life of their parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ewa Beach. From […]

Foundation of parish family lies in acts of stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, parish life is centered on Sunday Mass. We arrive, pray, receive the Eucharist and return to the responsibilities of the week ahead. Faithful Mass attendance is essential to our spiritual lives. Yet the church invites us to something deeper than attendance alone: We are called not simply […]

U.S. center aims to bolster canonization causes

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By Gina Christian OSV News As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall. “We’ve gotten hundreds of inquiries from people all around the world saying how great this thing is, and saying how […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 24, 2026

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Happy Easter, quiz maniacs! Joy to you as we continue to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! 1) EASTER SEASON During the Easter season, what prayer replaces the daily Angelus prayer? a) Hail Mary b) Divine Mercy chaplet c) “Regina Coeli” d) Ave Maria 2) GOSPELS Which of the Gospels is the oldest? a) Matthew […]

Father Claudio Aguirre, diocesan priest: ‘Every day, I choose to serve’

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald “I am a missionary priest,” I tell people, and I smile — not because it is easy, but because it is grace. I come from Venezuela, and my journey to the priesthood began when I was just 16 years old. I entered […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Descent into hell sealed redemption

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Question corner Q: In the Apostles’ Creed, we say that Jesus “descended into hell” after he died on the cross. But why would Jesus go to hell if he was sinless? A: The short answer is that Jesus was not sent to hell as a consequence for his own sinfulness, but in order to free […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: Walking with parish ohana

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Embracing Family Do we ever feel that parenting rests entirely on our shoulders? Does this leave us exhausted and longing for support? We don’t need to carry this alone. Catholic parishes offer grace, community and support, reminding us that we share the journey together. Let’s shift from “you” to “we.” We gain strength by participating […]