Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Respect Life Office: Clarifying options for couples facing infertility

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald It is often heartbreaking when a married couple faces difficulty achieving a successful pregnancy. The desire for a child is natural, but many married couples are unable to conceive. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 out of 6 couples has difficulty getting […]

Talk Story: A day of symbolism and hope

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Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are witnesses of hope…they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God.” (Pope Leo XIV, message for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Across the country, families will […]

Parishioner loves to serve in the Lord’s vineyard

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Esther Tokars of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua lives by an important precept — “the Lord needs workers in his vineyard” — and a major part of her life is serving the parish. Tokars’ understanding of serving the Lord goes back to when she was growing up at St. […]

Missionary saint honored for his work in New World

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Today, St. Francis Solanus is remembered as the “wonderworker of the New World,” and we occupiers of a digital age might feel distanced from this fearless missionary and healer. Yet his story shares details of his humanity. He fostered a talent for music. He learned languages to nurture hospitality. He […]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: The weekend that blesses generations

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By Ruby Mae Galiza-Baldovi Special to the Herald A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is more than a retreat — it is a sacred pause, a moment to breathe and a chance to rediscover the heart of your marriage. In a world filled with noise, responsibilities and quiet exhaustion, this weekend becomes a gentle doorway back […]

St. Stephen Church, Honolulu: Show of gratitude

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In celebration of all fathers and father figures, some of the women of St. Stephen Church in Honolulu hosted a simple breakfast in the Stephen P. Alencastre Memorial Building conference room for the hard-working men who recently helped with big renovation projects around the campus. After the 8 a.m. daily Mass on June 22, La Salette […]

St. Theresa Parish, Mountain View: Triple celebration

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Blessed Sacrament Father Samuel Loterte, pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Mountain View, celebrated his 66th birthday, 35th priesthood anniversary and incardination to the Diocese of Honolulu June 7 in the St. Joseph School cafeteria in Hilo. It was a joyful, fun-filled and successful celebration. Blessed Sacrament Father Ferdinand Tomo opened the fellowship with a prayer […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 3, 2026

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Happy July, quiztastics! This quiz is the perfect way to exercise your brain while avoiding yard work, folding laundry, or explaining to your grandchildren how a rotary phone worked. Boa sorte, meus amigos! 1) CHURCH ARCHITECTURE The Sagrada Familia Basilica’s recently completed Tower of Jesus Christ makes the church the tallest Catholic church in the […]

Mary Duddy: Love and letters

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The Married Life Letter writing is a meaningful way to communicate, to share life, to encourage and to show gratitude. Letter writing takes time and effort. These days emails and texts have largely replaced handwritten notes, but there remains a special place for letter writing. In the Bible, Peter, Paul, John, Jude and James all […]