Hawaii Catholic Herald

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Reflection: A profound journey as pilgrims of hope

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By Father Anthony TranSpecial to the Herald This fall, I had the privilege of leading 60 pilgrims from Hawaii on a grace-filled journey through Europe — visiting Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. What began as a pilgrimage of hope quickly unfolded into a powerful encounter with God’s mercy, the communion of saints and the […]

From Kalihi to Kosovo

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Volleyball player takes the next step in her athletic career overseas By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Chloe Kaahanui is just 23 years old, but she has been playing volleyball for most of her life. Whether she was joining her older sisters for drills or participating in community leagues, Kaahanui has been on the court […]

Seeking the wisdom of Mary during Respect Life Month

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By Val and Deacon Gary StreffSpecial to the Herald October is Respect Life Month and the month of the rosary. We pray to Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Creator, mother of the church, mother of hope, comforter of the afflicted, queen of families and queen of the most holy rosary — what better person […]

Mary Adamski: Stewards of creation

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View from the pew Our hot autumn weather and distressing lack of rainfall has put me in a mental state that’s “for the birds.” Compared to some rude and raw 21st-century put-downs, that old American idiom which dismisses something as being “worthless, nonsensical” is a pretty mild criticism. But I don’t consider being for the […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 24, 2025

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Much like that basket of Halloween candy you’ll be getting next week, this week’s quiz contains a hodgepodge of sweet treats, my Herald Crew! 1) SCRIPTURE The famous folk-rock song “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” contains lines from which book in the Bible? a) Proverbs b) Revelation c) Ecclesiastes d) Genesis […]

Sister An Mei Lam, Daughters of St. Paul: A faith that sustains

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Once a year, I have the blessing of returning home to visit my parents. Every day, for the past 20 years of my religious profession, and even five years before that, I pray for them, entrusting them to God’s loving care. It is […]

15 years on, seed of ‘Hope’ continues to flourish

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The Friendly Place, located in Kailua-Kona, includes several initiatives ranging from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald Since 2010, Hope Services Hawaii has worked to house people who are unsheltered across Hawaii island — from kupuna to families and everyone in between. Not only […]

A new start for Kalaupapa

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The Kalaupapa Saints Tour highlights a fraught yet hopeful and faith-filled history The Kalaupapa Saints Tour takes visitors to Kalawao — the first area of the Kalaupapa peninsula that was settled by Hansen’s disease patients — via a dusty, rocky road. (Photos by Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic […]

Talk story: Multiplying our daily bread for others

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Office for Social Ministry “Especially in this Jubilee Year, the Lord’s example is a yardstick that should guide our actions and our service: We are called to share our bread, to multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom.” (Pope Leo XIV, feast of Corpus Christi homily, June 2025) When we pray the […]