Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

ADELAIDA ‘IDA’ BARBOZA FREITAS | 1912-2019

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Centenarian served the church in humble ways all her long life Hawaii Catholic Herald Adelaida “Ida” Barboza Freitas, companion and helper for Hawaii’s Carmelite Sisters for more than 30 years, caretaker at the CYO Camp Hauula in its heyday, and next door neighbor to three bishops at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, died at her home […]

Talk story: Easter transforms vulnerability into joy

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:7-8) This final week of Lent is a time to reflect on these words of St. […]

Eva Andrade: Bills, good and bad, take shape

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LEGISLATIVE REPORT The last month of the legislative session has a lot of action but not much public discussion. At this point, the public can only participate in shaping legislation if they are granted facetime with a legislator. Most deals on bills at this juncture are made behind closed doors in conference committee where legislators […]

Youth protection conference relies on the guidance of Mary

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By Kristin Leandro Special to the Herald Since 2006, four years after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) developed and implemented the “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” American dioceses have taken turns hosting an annual conference for the safe environment directors and victim assistance coordinators who serve in the nation’s […]

Hawaii Cursillo to host Asia-Pacific group ‘Encounter’

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  The Cursillos of Hawaii is hosting the 22nd Regional Encounter of the Asia Pacific Group of the Cursillo Movement at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley, Thursday through Sunday, April 25-28. The theme is “Pilgrims of the Twenty-First Century.” The Encounter will begin with Mass at 4:30 p.m. on April 25. Bishop Larry […]

Celebrating a century in Hilo

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Hilo’s landmark St. Joseph Church marks 100 years with Mass, a salute to marriages, and a party By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald HILO — While St. Joseph Parish in Hilo is more than a century old, its striking pale pink and cream Spanish baroque-style church was dedicated in 1919. To mark that milestone, parishioners […]

Witness to formation

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A father’s account of his young son’s journey from a boyhood fascinated by a pope to a step away from priesthood By Steve Rinaldi Special to the Hawaii Catholic Herald Every parent notices the changes of their children as they mature from youth into adulthood. It has been a pleasure for my wife Laurie and […]

Talk story: The power and reach of CRS’ Rice Bowl

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY The Lord is close to the broken hearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed.” (Psalm 34: 19-20) This verse from Psalm 34 frames the final weeks of Lent’s emphasis on God’s “closeness” to the suffering. This year, Catholic Relief Services is helping us focus our Lenten prayer, fasting and almsgiving on […]