Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Witness to sanctity

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These reflections about Mother Teresa of Calcutta are by a priest who spent years working closely with her in India, especially with the Hansen’s disease patients under her care. These passages were first published in the July and August parish bulletins of St. Damien of Molokai Parish on Molokai where the author, a member of […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Aug. 26, 2016

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Summer’s coming to a close, quizzicals. I spy autumn on the horizon as we step into September. I hope your love of learning about the Catholic faith spans all seasons, because here I have another awesome quiz for you! 1) Saints Which of the following is true about St. Monica, whose feast day is Aug. […]

Letters to the Herald: Aug. 26, 2016

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Mahalo, Kathleen For many years, I have been a faithful follower of Mrs. Choi’s column in the Hawaii Catholic Herald. Her views on the many issues facing our country today are like my own. I want her to know that I have enjoyed reading about her personal experiences, many of which I can relate to. […]

Heralding back; Aug. 26, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 26, 1966 Three Sisters of the Marist Missionary Sisters community arrived this week to lay the groundwork for the new Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Ewa Beach. Meeting the sisters upon their arrival were Father Bernard Eikmeier, pastor of Ewa Beach, and Sister Mary […]

Heralding back: Aug. 12, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — Aug. 12, 1966 Six Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, all island-born, made their final profession in ceremonies at St. Theresa’s Church last Saturday. Presiding at the profession was the Most Reverend John J. Scanlan, Auxiliary Bishop of Honolulu. Also present were Sister Regina Catherine, C.S.J. (fourth […]

Father Victor Lanuevo, diocesan priest: Living in dying

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald Whenever you feel helpless, when you are in a confining, limiting situation with few options, embrace that condition and live it in your own way; and then you can overcome anything that bothers you. Even if you don’t know what happens […]

Sister Gioan Linh Nguyen, Daughters of St. Paul: The grace of the moment

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Before one elevated feast day, I remember gathering with the youth and young adults of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace to clean the cathedral. Underneath the pews we found a lot of gum which we were then tasked with scraping […]

Heralding back: July 29, 2016

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NEWS FROM PAGES PAST 50 years ago — July 29, 1966 The Sisters of the Sacred Hearts, the first religious community of nuns to enter Hawaii, have modified their religious habit effective this weekend. The new habit will be without the present cape and the headpiece with veil has been simplified. Also the embroidered emblem […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 29, 2016

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Is it already time to say goodbye to summer, quiz friends? The season of leisure was fun while it lasted. Whether you are heading back to work or school, take this quiz along with you. Continue to be enlightened about your faith as we enter into August. 1) Saints Which saint, a patron for clergy, […]

Sister Estelita Jamelo, Dominican Sister of the Most Holy Rosary: The smiles of God’s grace

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald When I first arrived in Hawaii in 1991 from the Philippines, I struggled with the English language. People used to speak so fast that I could not understand them. Whenever they talked to me, I needed to translate it into my native […]