Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Larry Silva: Humbling ourselves brings freedom, healing

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Witness to Jesus | Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on Aug. 30 at St. Rita Church, Haiku, during the installation of Missionaries of Faith Father Poulose (Paul) Kannampilly as pastor; and on Aug. 31 at Holy Spirit Church/Newman Center, Manoa, during the installation of Father Kurt […]

Joyful stewards serve both church and school

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The Villena ohana is active at St. Joseph Church and School in Hilo. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Linden and Chrislyn Villena and their children — Jayden, Jadelyn, Jaxden and Jorden — are staples at St. Joseph Church and School in Hilo. Linden and Chrislyn are not only cradle Catholics, they are […]

New school year offers opportunities to nurture stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com As parents, we play a vital role in instilling values and faith in our children’s lives. With the new school year now underway, it’s an excellent time to focus on teaching them about stewardship and discipleship, two core principles in the Catholic faith. Here are some practical ways to help your […]

King Street Catholic Cemetery needs community’s support

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By Caroline WrightSpecial to the Herald Most of us are familiar with King Street Catholic Cemetery. Many of us have driven or walked by the old graveyard countless times. Some of us have even noticed the sign on its closed and weathered gate: “Private property/no trespassing.” Not many years ago, the sign on the gate […]

Maile Aiu Domingo and Patricia Huse, St. Rita Church: The quiet joy of catechesis

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Maile and Patricia are parishioners at St. Rita Church in Nanakuli. Maile has seven children; Patricia has three children still living. Both are instructors in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd educational program. “What keeps you inspired?” I asked Patricia and Maile, mothers […]

Reflection: Marianists embody ohana in faith and mission

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By Anthony SelvanathanSpecial to the Herald This reflection is appearing in the Hawaii Catholic Herald on Sept. 12 — the same day the church celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the patronal solemnity of the Society of Mary, also known as the Marianists. For more than 140 years, the Marianists have […]

Art celebrating St. Marianne graces university building

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Franciscan Sister Joselle Orlando, second from right, and Father Malachi Van Tassell, president of Saint Francis University, were joined by Dr. Kerri Golden, left, and Cynthia Zane at the installation and blessing of Sister Orlando’s triptych. (Courtesy Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald St. Marianne Cope’s legacy […]

Talk story: Providing the vulnerable with dignity and hope

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Office for Social Ministry “May hope fill your hearts … Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.” (Pope Francis’ proclamation of the 2025 Jubilee Year, delivered May 9, […]