Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

A ‘vision’ with isle ties

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Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Catholic Church continues to observe the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since his death, key moments in the beloved saint’s life are gaining renewed notice. On Sept. 17, the Church — especially Franciscan clergy and religious women and men — will celebrate the 802nd anniversary […]

Treating the whole person through palliative care

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When someone we love is experiencing severe chronic pain — whether at the end of life or through chronic illness or injury — there are options to relieve their suffering that are effective and bring meaning back to their everyday lives. Palliative care is not just for end-of-life care […]

Finding fulfillment in contributing to parish life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marcial Tumacder admits there have been times when he has taken on too many ministries at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. Yet he is continually surprised by how the Lord seems to multiply his time as he serves others. Sharing his time, talent and treasure has brought Tumacder […]

Everyone can play a role in building community at church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A parish is much more than a place where people gather for Mass each week. It is a community of believers united in Christ and called to support one another in faith. When parishioners develop meaningful relationships, share their gifts and work together in service, a parish begins to reflect […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Sept. 11, 2026

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Ready to test your Catholic know-how, Heraldinos? No need to dust off the Catechism or quietly consult Father Google. Just sharpen your pencil, trust your memory, and see how many of this week’s questions you can answer without divine intervention. Good luck — and remember, guessing is not a sin! 1) SAINTS What famous Franciscan […]

Sister Barbara Jean Wajda, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Where I see the face of God

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald People often ask me what it is like to live at Kalaupapa. I usually smile because it is difficult to put into words. It is not simply a place where I live or serve. It is a place where I experience God’s […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: Church upholds dignity of human life

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Question corner Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. Starting with this latter aspect, it’s good […]