Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Pono Riddle and Lina Tagudin, parishioners, Resurrection of the Lord Church: A shared journey of faith

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Lina: Ever since Pono was little, he always followed Papa, and we were always close. He is my only grandson. Papa was very active in church ministry, and Pono would copy him. When he saw Papa go up to lecture, he said, […]

Holy Trinity workshop will put focus on human trafficking

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Human trafficking is an often-overlooked crisis that exists everywhere, even in the islands. At Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou, a small yet mighty group of six women views it as an essential issue for Hawaii residents to understand and address. “People tend to think it is not happening here […]

Remember and honor people, history of Kalaupapa in January

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By Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa Special to the Herald January is Kalaupapa Month, a time to shine a light on the lives of the nearly 8,000 men, women and children who were taken from their families and sent to Kalaupapa because of government policies regarding leprosy, now also called Hansen’s disease. Most never saw their […]

Fishermen find support from Philippines, Knights of Peter Claver

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald The recently established Unit 419 of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary continues to support the foreign longline fishermen working in Hawaii’s longline fishery, working with the Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry in its mission to minister to the “people of the sea.” In collaboration […]

Taize prayer service is open to all

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Special to the Herald All are invited to attend an ecumenical Taize prayer service this month, held every year in observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Taize service will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish on the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus. According to a […]

Scouting and faith anchor Kailua ohana

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Garcia family is seven members strong, but it grows even larger when it includes fellow parishioners at St. Anthony of Padua Church and St. John Vianney Church, both in Kailua. As such, the Garcias feel called to get involved. “We all participate in our family life, so we are […]

Catholic schools build knowledge and virtues

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Catholics around the United States and the world, the significance of imparting not only academic knowledge but also fostering a deep understanding of the Catholic faith is paramount. Catholic schools stand as a cornerstone of the faith for our children, providing a holistic education that shapes minds and souls. […]

Holy Rosary Church gears up for centennial celebration

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By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald Holy Rosary Church in Paia, Maui, is honored to commemorate a century of rich history and significant milestones, which have shaped its legacy as a spiritual haven for the community. The journey of the present location of Holy Rosary Church began on Jan. 24, 1926, with the placement […]

4 isle delegates congratulate newly elected leadership team for Sisters of St. Francis

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Special to the Herald The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities last month held an Extraordinary Chapter to elect a new leadership team following the sudden death in October of Sister Rita Marie Fritzen, who had been chosen to serve as general minister during the General Chapter in July. Four sisters from Hawaii  […]