Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

At 40, talking story

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Three local sisters, contemporaries, come together over shave ice to reflect on their lives as religious Sharing shave ice and conversation after a recent lunch together, three Oahu women with more than 40 years each lived as local members of religious orders talked about their experiences in professed religious life today and what comes next. […]

Bishop preaches at Joseph Dutton birthday festivities in Vermont

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva was invited last weekend to Stowe, Vermont, a place made famous by the von Trapp Family singers and its ski slopes, and has again gained renown, this time for a Hawaii connection, as the birthplace of Ira Joseph Dutton, the third sainthood candidate to emerge from […]

In webinar, Stowe voices will speak on state’s beloved son

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  By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Four “voices of Vermont” with personal and professional ties to Joseph Dutton of Molokai, who was born in that state, will be the presenters at a live webinar about Dutton, now a sainthood candidate, hosted by the Damien and Marianne Catholic Conference, May 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Preregister for […]

Students for Life regional coordinator speaks at UH, other events

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The regional coordinator for a pro-life student network recently visited Hawaii for several speaking engagements and events. Jordan Brittain, the Pacific Southwest regional coordinator for Students for Life of America, gave a 20-minute talk to about a dozen attendees on the evening of April 12 at the University of […]

Chaminade, state fill need for school psychologists

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  To fill the growing need for school psychologists in Hawaii’s public schools, Chaminade University and the Hawaii State Department of Education have partnered to offer 20 full-tuition scholarships to earn an education specialist (Ed.S.) in school psychology degree. Applications are being accepted now for the Fall 2023 term, which begins Oct. 1. The psychology […]

St. John Vianney Parish festival to top off celebration of 60 years

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St. John Vianney Church will top off its 60th anniversary year with a joyful festival Saturday, May 6, 6-8 p.m. “A Praise Festival” at 920 Keolu Drive will follow a special 5 p.m. Mass. The evening will feature several food trucks with delicious meals for sale, including hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, fresh poke, Kona Ice […]

Meet Our Staff: Circulation manager extraordinaire Donna Aquino

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Hawaii Catholic Herald · Meet Our Staff: Circulation manager extraordinaire Donna Aquino In this podcast, the Hawaii Catholic Herald’s associate editor Anna Weaver interviews the Herald’s circulation manager Donna Aquino. Aquino has been with the Herald since right out of high school and not only manages the newspaper’s circulation but also helps proofread each issue, […]

EPIC evolution

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In its 10th year, the Hawaii Catholic ministry for young adults continues to grow By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On Kuhio Day, a group of about 20 young adults and a few children gathered on the covered lanai next to EPIC Ministry’s new Kaneohe headquarters. They chatted, grilled hot dogs, said grace, and loaded […]

You are the pa‘akai of the earth

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On Kauai, many generations have been harvesting salt in the old Hawaiian way By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald HANAPEPE — On the southwestern coast of Kauai, in Hanapepe, a small number of families have been harvesting salt from the ocean for thousands of years. The traditional Hawaii method of “pa‘akai” (“solidified sea”) is a […]