Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Jubilee Year continues to inspire Catholics across the globe to be pilgrims of hope, the U.S. also remains committed to energizing and moving people to act with its yearslong National Eucharistic Revival mission. In Hawaii, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani will join the catechesis by hosting two […]
Bereavement ministry open to all in mourning
Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has activated its bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for individuals who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants with an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, […]
Photo: Prayers of gratitude for religious men and women
Religious men and women from across the diocese gathered Feb. 2 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea for Mass, celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva, that marked the World Day for Consecrated Life. (Courtesy photo)
Photo: Parishioners pray for sanctity of life
As part of their weekly Encounter night, parishioners at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani led a candlelight procession Jan. 22 from the church’s courtyard to its Memorial of the Unborn, then held a prayer vigil. A statement on the 52nd anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision by Toledo, Ohio, […]
Order of Saint Lazarus marks 10 years in isles with pilgrimage and prayer
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Order of Saint Lazarus continued the celebration of its 10th anniversary in Hawaii with a weekend of events, starting with a pilgrimage to Kalaupapa on Jan. 24. Members of the Hawaii cadre retraced the steps of St. Damien, St. Marianne and Servant of God Joseph Dutton. They were led by Franciscan […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Feb. 14, 2025
Happy Valentine’s Day, Heraldites! Can you feel the love in my latest quiz? 1) SAINTS Which statement about Sts. Cyril and Methodius, whose feast day is Feb.14, is true? a) They were companions of St. Valentine. b) They translated the Bible into the Cyrillic language of Eastern Europe. c) They were among the first missionaries […]
Call to respect all life rings out in downtown Honolulu
Hawaii Catholic Herald Impassioned appeals for the protection of life filled the rotunda of the state Capitol Jan. 24 as hundreds of people gathered for the annual March for Life in downtown Honolulu. In addition to powerful speeches and testimonies, participants young and old listened to musical performances, viewed keiki artwork, waved signs along Beretania […]
Local couple helps make Kalaupapa accessible to all
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald People who are visually impaired have a new way to experience Kalaupapa, the remote peninsula on Molokai where St. Damien, St. Marianne and Servant of God Joseph Dutton ministered to Hansen’s disease patients, thanks to a University of Hawaii at Manoa professor and the National Park Service. The visually […]
Red Mass: Civic leaders urged to remember service to others
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA offered her perspective on leadership — acknowledging civic leaders for their service and example while also calling attention to society’s yearning for moral heroes — at the annual Red Mass ahead of the start of Hawaii’s legislative session. Kerry Alys […]
