Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Jesuit Father Matthew Yim: Community and prayer

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald After working at the Bishop Museum for some time and meeting regularly with a spiritual director, I spoke with my pastor about my growing sense of a call to the priesthood. Since I already had a master’s degree, he suggested that I […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 22, 2026

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The graces of spring and Our Lord’s mercy are flowing through the month of May, Quiz Maniacs. Enjoy my latest trivial pursuit! 1) MUSIC What ancient hymn is sung on Pentecost Sunday? a) “Regina Caeli” b) “Tantum Ergo” c) “Veni Sancte Spiritus” d) “Ubi Caritas” 2) SAINTS St. Philip Neri, whose feast day is May […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Do not sweat delay in penance

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Question Corner Q:  Recently I went to confession on Saturday afternoon before my parish’s vigil Mass. The priest told me to say a rosary for my penance. But since I was the last one in line, Mass was starting right away and I didn’t have time to say my penance. Then I’m embarrassed to admit […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Christians journey together on mission with the Lord

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Feast of Pentecost Acts 2:1-11; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 Pentecost, the feast celebrated on this weekend, is the greatest day of the church’s year, save for Easter and Christmas. It is interesting in this sense; it is the only ancient Jewish feast still observed by the church. In the beginning, Christians almost invariably […]

Tony Magliano: A consistent call for peace

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Making a Difference Some of the places God loves to hide, awaiting us to discover him, are those places that on the surface seem to be godforsaken, but when encountered with open eyes and open hearts, reveal our God of wonderful surprises, who loves everyone and everything he has created. One of those hidden places […]

Leonard J. DeLorenzo: Real formation for little ones

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Truth and Light I work with people who are exceptionally astute both theologically and pastorally — people who build programs, teach the teachers and form leaders in evangelization. My colleagues speak and write and counsel and mentor with steep resources in the Catholic faith. They know quality. They know the importance of aesthetics. They know, […]

Handcrafted tools for peace

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The rosary-making ministry at St. Jude Church combines artistry, fellowship and stewardship By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On the 25th anniversary of his pontificate in 2002, St. John Paul II released an apostolic letter titled “Rosarium Virginis Mariae” (“Rosary of the Virgin Mary”). In it, he calls the rosary a “prayer destined to bring […]

During month of Mary, consider praying the Franciscan Crown rosary

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Look closely at images of St. Marianne Cope and her fellow Sisters of St. Francis and you will see, tucked into the simple white cord that secures their habits, a rosary dedicated to St. Francis that dates back hundreds of years and continues to be an essential part of Franciscan prayer life. […]