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Dominican Sisters name new leadership, celebrate jubilarians

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines concluded their regional chapter meeting June 30, during which a new leadership team was elected to serve from 2026-30. Sister Delia Obenza will serve as regional superior; Sister Alma Amancio was elected first councilor; Sister Oliva Fuentes will serve as second […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines, Jubilarians, leadership team, regional chapter

Chaminade community joins peers at Marianist assembly

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Special to the Herald  Chaminade University of Honolulu joined the Marianist family June 25-28 in Dayton, Ohio, helping shape conversations about the future of the Marianist mission during the 2026 Province Assembly. Focused on “Embracing Our Roots, Forging Our Future,” the assembly brought together 170 members of the Society of Mary, Marianist brothers and sisters, […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Chaminade University of Honolulu, Marianist Assembly, Marianists, Province Assembly, Society of Mary

Reflection: Sent out two by two

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek Special to the Herald Under a soaring Roman sky on June 16, an extraordinary spiritual mobilization began as roughly 800 priests from Redemptoris Mater seminaries across the Americas descended upon the Eternal City. Representing every nation where these seminaries operate — spanning from Canada to Uruguay, with special guests from Asia, […]

Filed Under: Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: convivence, Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek, Redemptoris Mater seminaries, reflection

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 17, 2026

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Summer is already half gone, my Quizzical friends. But whether we’re watching a sunset, sharing a meal with family, or enjoying a quiet evening in prayer, these moments remind us that life’s greatest blessings are often its simplest. So, grab a chair, sit back and enjoy this week’s Quiz. 1) PAPAL ENCYCLICALS In his first […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Hawaii Catholic Harold's Quiz

Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My fondest memory of Hawaii is climbing trees in Waianae. We used to have a lot of trees in the former House of Aloha assisted living facility. There was an abundance of oranges and avocados. It was so much fun being able […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines, Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Viriditas2: Soul Greening

Jenna Marie Cooper: Vow renewals are nice, but unnecessary

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Question corner Q: This past weekend my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and part of the celebrations included renewing their wedding vows. At this point I’m not worried about my parents staying together, but it got me wondering: Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Jenna Marie Cooper, marriage, question corner, vow renewals

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God offers life and reward, if we choose to follow him

07/15/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 13:24-43 The Book of Wisdom provides this weekend’s first reading. Wisdom is the name not only of this book of the Old Testament, but of an entire set of writings. Collectively, the purpose is to convey in human language, and for situations in human […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features Tagged With: Msgr. Owen F. Campion, sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time

Countdown to bicentennial of Catholicism in isles begins

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu on June 17 formally announced the start of its yearlong celebration of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism’s arrival in Hawaii, which will culminate on the exact date of the bicentennial in July 2027. Missionary priests and brothers from the French Congregation of the Sacred Hearts […]

Filed Under: Bicentennial, Features, Local News Tagged With: bicentennial, Bishop Larry Silva, Deacon Mike Browning, Sacred Hearts Academy, Sacred Hearts Father Lane Akiona

Diocese aims to streamline financial reporting

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald According to Lisa Sakamoto, chief financial officer for the Diocese of Honolulu, the best financial statements in parishes and schools are accurate, timely and complete — a long-term goal of the diocese. After years of surveys, financial reviews and collection audits, the diocese on July 1 debuted the Sage […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: accounting, Diocese of Honolulu, financial system, Sage Intacct

Bishop Larry Silva: Take up your cross

07/01/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Witness to Jesus | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered June 27 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe (with installation of Sacred Hearts Father Micheal Kumar as pastor), and June 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu. Kalaupapa is that tiny peninsula on the island of Molokai […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: Bishop Larry Silva, hospitality, Kalaupapa, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Witness to Jesus

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