Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

A joyful beginning for the Knights of Peter Claver’s Junior Court

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By Maila Rondero Kaneaiakala, Vice Grand Lady of Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 419 Special to the Herald Filled with joy and the promise of tomorrow, Hawaii’s newest Junior Knights and Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver took their first steps into a lifelong journey of Catholic leadership, service and devotion […]

A lifetime of service and gratitude

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As he nears retirement, Msgr. Terrence ‘Terry’ Watanabe reflects on his ministry and looks toward the future By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald If the Diocese of Honolulu had a yearbook, the priest named “Best at Hospitality” would be Msgr. Terrence “Terry” Watanabe. Even as he prepares to retire at the end of this month, […]

Talk Story: A prayerful approach to AI

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Office for Social Ministry “We are all called to protect humanity, choosing every day the logic of peace over that of power, acting with honesty, integrity, empathy, and care. Let us contemplate in the face of Jesus a magnificent humanity that also enlightens the age of artificial intelligence.” (Vatican video on “Magnifica Humanitas”) Since the […]

Photos: Aloha, Aunty Meli

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Top: Bishop Larry Silva presided May 29 at the Oahu funeral for Meli Watanuki, a resident of Kalaupapa who died May 17 at age 91. The service at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu was attended by family, friends and community members who remembered Watanuki as a strong-willed, joyful presence who made everyone feel […]

Service and daily prayer guide ‘Auntie Carmen’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com At Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu, most people know Carmen Mae Fuertes Vierra simply as “Auntie Carmen.”  She is a familiar face around the parish — there early, often staying late, and stepping in wherever help is needed. For Vierra, that has just become part of daily life. Vierra grew […]

Serving those who served

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Catholic Charities Hawaii offers several programs to help veterans and service members Special to the Herald If you visit the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., you will see a large, black granite wall with these words inscribed into the cold, dark canvas: “Freedom is not free.” Our freedom was purchased with sacrifices, with honor, […]

St. Theresa School students step up to help Kekaha community

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By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald KEKAHA, Kauai — St. Theresa School’s seventh-grade Hawaiian civics class recently demonstrated what true community leadership looks like when students volunteered their time and energy to help clean the floor at the Kekaha Post Office of black scuff marks that had covered much of the entrance area. The […]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates Vatican recognition

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Special to the Herald The Vatican has formally recognized Worldwide Marriage Encounter as an international private association of the faithful, marking a historic milestone for the global marriage enrichment ministry and its longtime presence in Hawaii. To celebrate this acknowledgement, WWME Hawaii is inviting couples to attend a residential weekend July 10-12 at St. Anthony […]

The church’s teachings on starting a family

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald When couples need help starting a family, Catholic Church teachings favor the fertility awareness-based method known as natural family planning over contraceptives. Contraceptives and natural family planning are often used synonymously, however, there is a distinct difference. Contraceptives are used to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives devices […]