Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry: Encountering, then accompanying, ‘strangers’

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald “For I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35). This verse from the Gospel of Matthew is at the core of the mission of the Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry. If you study the origin of the word “stranger,” it comes from Old French, “estrangier,” […]

Couple helps guide people on path to Catholic faith

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times in their lives, but they now work together at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu as OCIA catechists. In this role, they provide knowledge about our faith to those beginning their journey into the church — but the couple agrees […]

Liturgy of the Hours helps us focus on and honor Christ

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What if the busy present moments that constitute our daily lives were consecrated to Christ? Each insignificant moment or mundane activity becomes another opportunity to glorify him. The Liturgy of the Hours is a means of not only centering the day on Christ but also sanctifying the day, offering these […]

Parish ohana celebrates couple’s 68 years of marriage

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Special to the Herald St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Kapaa, Kauai, joyfully congratulated Donald and Loretta Boro of St. Sylvester Church in Kilauea, on Aug. 16 as they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary during the 7 a.m. Mass. Despite the stormy conditions brought by Tropical Storm Lala, Donald and Loretta were surrounded by the love of many […]

Sacred Hearts Academy expands preschool learning opportunities

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Special to the Herald Sacred Hearts Academy is adding a new preschool learning space to its campus as it also expands its early-learning program to younger students. The Clarence T.C. Ching Junior Innovation Center was blessed July 21 by Sacred Hearts Father Jeremy Sabugo, the school’s campus minister. The center is “designed to inspire creativity, […]

Servant of God Joseph Dutton also honored in saints exhibit

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Stephen M. Skelly Special to the Herald As a member of the Joseph Dutton Guild of the Diocese of Honolulu, my wife, Denise, and I attended the Saints of America celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, from July 1-9. With aloha, we distributed prayer cards and medals honoring […]

Catholic Engaged Encounter convention celebrates ‘LOVE’

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By David and Lourdes Tupper Special to the Herald Every two years, Catholic Engaged Encounter community members come together for a national convention. This year the group — including three Hawaii couples — gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 31-Aug. 2 with a convention theme of “LOVE (Living Our Vows Everyday).” Conventions are a great […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 28, 2026

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Think you’re a Catholic trivia champion, QuizMates? Here’s your chance to prove it! Grab a pencil (or just point confidently at random answers), and see if you can earn heavenly bragging rights. 1) SAINTS Which third-century martyr is noted for being a patron saint for athletes? a) St. Andrew b) St. Sebastian c) St. Blaise […]

Sacred Hearts Father Brian Guerrini: Finding God’s pace

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald People often ask why I still run marathons in my 70s. They assume it’s about competition or staying in shape. While running certainly helps me physically, that is no longer the real reason I lace up my shoes. Running has become one […]