Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Join parish activities to promote sanctity of life in October

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People held signs Jan. 24 during the March for Life rally in Washington. (Bob Roller / OSV News) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Respect Life Month, observed throughout October, holds special significance in the Catholic Church. It is a time when Catholics reflect on the teachings of the church regarding the sanctity of life from conception […]

The evolution and benefits of natural family planning

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By Val and Deacon Gary StreffSpecial to the Herald Natural family planning has come a long way since its origins in the early 20th century as the “rhythm method.” In this method of birth control, a woman tracks her fertility signs to determine when during her normal menstrual cycle she is most likely to conceive. […]

The Burgess ohana, St. Anthony Church, Laupahoehoe: A family of faith and song

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald For Silvia Burgess, faith and music have always gone hand in hand. Originally from Guam, Silvia and her family spent years in West Virginia before settling in Ookala, Hawaii island, where they have been parishioners at St. Anthony Church in Laupahoehoe (about five […]

Talk story: Helping the poor is a ministry for all

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A banner for last year’s World Day of the Poor hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Pablo Esparza / CNS) Office for Social Ministry “Whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord […]

EPIC Ministry offers connection, community

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Ian Casabay, a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Kahului, is on the leadership team of EPIC Ministry’s Maui chapter. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Many young adults who came through the pandemic in their high school or college years say they struggle with making connections with others or finding some […]

Many parables are also good examples of stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship is a fundamental concept in the Catholic faith, rooted in the belief that everything we have is a gift from God, and it is our responsibility to use these gifts wisely and generously. Jesus, in his parables, often illustrated the principles of stewardship, emphasizing the importance of sharing time, talent […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 26, 2025

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Greetings and salutations, my quizzically inclined friends! ’Tis the season of pumpkin spice lattes and pigskin prognostications. Enjoy my latest trivialities! 1) CHURCH HISTORY By what name were the earliest followers of Jesus known? a) Neo-catechumenates b) People of the Way c) Mystigogists d) Theofilus Christus 2) SCRIPTURE Which of the following women in Scripture […]