Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Legacy Sunday: Planning ahead with gifts of today

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When we die, we all leave a legacy behind. While we’re here, we get to decide how much we will improve our parishes and advance the faith of generations who will follow us — children, grandchildren, neighbors and whole communities. With a bit of planning and the help of […]

Talk Story: Building the kingdom through aloha

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Office for Social Ministry “In Hawaii… it is no mere coincidence that a people so interiorly disposed to receive the call of Christ the King — this same people should be animated by the luminous cultural values of aloha, which, at its heart, is selfless love.” (Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ, remarks at the […]

Reflection: Damien students’ Peru trip helps form missionary disciples

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By Rhea Quemado Special to the Herald When most people hear about a mission trip, they imagine houses being built, supplies being distributed or volunteers serving communities in need. Those things certainly happened during Damien Memorial School’s first Peru immersion trip over the summer break. But by the end of 10 days in Peru this […]

Back to school: Academic year begins with new administrators, preschool formats

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Hawaii Catholic Herald / Hawaii Catholic Schools Two parochial schools serving the youngest learners have changed their classroom setup: Meanwhile, Five Catholic campuses in the Diocese of Honolulu welcome new administrators starting this academic year. All are veteran educators with experience at both religious and secular institutions who bring strong records of achievement to their […]

Superintendent’s message: Celebrating 200 years of Catholic education in Hawaii

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By Dr. Llewellyn Young Superintendent, Hawaii Catholic Schools As the doors of our Catholic schools once again open to welcome students, families, faculty and staff, we begin a new academic year with hearts full of gratitude, hope and anticipation. This school year holds special significance as the Diocese of Honolulu joins the universal church in […]

Reflection: On the journey of life as Christ’s disciples

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By Deacon Joel Narusawa Special to the Herald My brother deacons and our wives of Cohort 9 gathered July 16-19 for a retreat on the island of Kauai. Our trip was a communal gathering to celebrate the journey of God’s calling and to share, as a community, God’s blessings in our lives since we were […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 14, 2026

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School is back in session, Quiz Kids! What’s that sound you hear? Why, that’s the sound of parents applauding, of course! Expand your minds! Educate your spirits! Enjoy the Quiz! 1) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Who founded the first free Catholic school in the United States? a) St. Katharine Drexel b) St. Elizabeth Ann Seton c) St. […]

Sister Vitoria Mauu, Missionary Sisters of Faith: Part of God’s mission

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald When people ask where I come from, I proudly say, “The beautiful island of Samoa.” It is the place that first nurtured my faith and where God quietly planted the seed of my vocation. As a young woman, I met the Missionaries […]