Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: Our jubilee of aloha

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E hiki mai kou aupuni By far one of the most uplifting and formative experiences of the “Baby Bishops School” that I attended in Rome in early September was the Sunday pilgrimage to Assisi that our group of fledgling bishops made to celebrate the Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis and to pray at […]

Talk Story: Many parts, one ohana

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Office for Social Ministry “What does it mean to be human?” (Pope Leo XIV address to UNESCO, Paris, Sept. 25) Before and after a storm, a simple question can mean everything: Are you OK? We may call our parents or check on a neighbor. We wonder whether someone living alone has food, electricity or a […]

An altar for all is prepared for Cathedral Basilica

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Eight mosaic panels representing Hawaii’s major islands adorn the new altar for the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Like a beautifully crafted Hawaiian quilt, the new altar to be installed as part of the ongoing renovation of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown […]

Deacons’ wives: Equal and steadfast partners

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the first permanent deacons were ordained in the Diocese of Honolulu in 1981 under Bishop John J. Scanlan, their wives have been working in lockstep, serving beside them in their vocation. Before entering formation, candidates must receive permission from their wives — their signatures are on the deacon’s […]

Deacon finds new ways to serve in new isle home

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Deacon Jerome Bettencourt and his wife, Kara, began thinking about retirement, Hawaii was not where they expected to land. After years in Los Angeles, their plans initially pointed toward Washington state. But family needs, connections to Hawaii and what Deacon Bettencourt came to recognize as God’s quiet direction ultimately […]

Stewardship means respecting life, dignity of human person

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com One of the most fundamental truths of the Catholic faith is that every human life has value and dignity. From the moment of conception until natural death, each person is created in the image and likeness of God and is loved by him. This belief forms the foundation of the […]

Explaining purpose, mission of the Diocesan Pastoral Council

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By Lani Wong Special to the Herald Many Catholics are familiar with parish pastoral councils, but few know about the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the important role it plays in the life of the Church in Hawaii. The DPC is a consultative body that brings together clergy, religious and lay faithful from across the Diocese […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 9, 2026

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Happy October, quizzies! As fall begins to cool the Islands, I hope you find time to chill out and celebrate the many wonderful moments of this one-tenth of the year: Pro-life month, the month of the Holy Rosary, and the month in which our two local saints were canonized. Quiz on! 1) HAWAII’S SCHOOLS Which […]