Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Relic enshrined in celebration of ‘God’s infinite great love’

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Veneration of St. Faustina Kowalska is now possible at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Joseph Church in Waipahu welcomed a first-class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska Feb. 6, becoming the second parish in the Diocese of Honolulu to honor the young Polish nun who was instrumental in perpetuating the Divine Mercy […]

Find support, services through Respect Life Office

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Respect Life Office offer several initiatives for anyone seeking information and support: Walking with Moms in Need, the Miscarriage Ministry and a program that addresses infertility. Walking with Moms in Need: This program was started by the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]

Former evangelical pastor to speak at Resurrection of the Lord

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Jeremy Rivera returns to Hawaii for a two-night mission in Waipio Gentry Special to the Herald A former evangelical minister who returned to the Catholic faith two decades ago will speak next month at Resurrection of the Lord Church in Waipio Gentry. Jeremy Rivera will lead a parish mission over two days, March 23-24, from […]

Maui-Lanai Vicariate to host Stewardship Day next month

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Special to the Herald The Maui-Lanai Vicariate’s annual Stewardship Day is set for March 7 at St. Theresa Church in Kihei. The theme this year is “One Body, Many Gifts: Stewards of God’s Church.” Father William Kunisch, pastor of St. Theresa, will celebrate the opening Mass at 8 a.m., which will be followed by a […]

Finding joy, sense of purpose in parish ministries

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Our Lady of the Mount parishioner Ropati Liua enjoys being an active part of the Kalihi parish’s life. One of the primary ways he serves is through the young adult ministry — a group he was once part of as a youth himself. After stepping away from the church for […]

Reflection: Salt, light and the synodal path

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By Father Jaroslaw Skrzypek Special to the Herald From Feb. 2-8, the vibrant city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic became a spiritual epicenter for the Neocatechumenal Way. I had the distinct privilege of attending a regional itinerant meeting, an experience that offered a profound glimpse into a living laboratory of faith, community and […]

Mary Adamski: A show(down) of faith

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View from the pew Last week was the rare opportunity to come out in public as a Catholic as you combed your hair back to display a cross of ashes on your forehead. Immature though it was, I would enjoy it as a “ta-da!” moment in my workplace, usually inspiring someone’s advice that I might […]