By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Most of us will never play a highly visible role in God’s plan. We may never lead a ministry, hold a position of prominence or be remembered by generations to come. Yet throughout salvation history, God has accomplished extraordinary things through ordinary people who faithfully responded to his call. St. […]
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Parish life across the diocese: Christ the King, Kahului
Parish News and School News are on summer break. If your parish or school has an update to share in the meantime, please email herald@rcchawaii.org. Campers’ ‘radical ride’ The annual children’s Summer Bible Camp took place June 29-July 2. Open to keiki from preschool to high school, the theme was “Radical Ride on the Wings […]
Sharing St. Francis of Assisi’s life and legacy at Holy Trinity Church
By Charlotte and Bob White Special to the Herald Pope Leo XIV has declared Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi. It is his hope that we Christians will follow the example of St. Francis and become models of holiness and witnesses of peace. Bishop Larry Silva […]
Dominican Sisters name new leadership, celebrate jubilarians
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 […]
Chaminade community joins peers at Marianist assembly
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, […]
Reflection: Sent out two by two
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, […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 17, 2026
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 […]
Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces
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 […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: Vow renewals are nice, but unnecessary
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 […]