Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Reflection: A profound journey as pilgrims of hope

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By Father Anthony TranSpecial to the Herald This fall, I had the privilege of leading 60 pilgrims from Hawaii on a grace-filled journey through Europe — visiting Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. What began as a pilgrimage of hope quickly unfolded into a powerful encounter with God’s mercy, the communion of saints and the […]

From Kalihi to Kosovo

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Volleyball player takes the next step in her athletic career overseas By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Chloe Kaahanui is just 23 years old, but she has been playing volleyball for most of her life. Whether she was joining her older sisters for drills or participating in community leagues, Kaahanui has been on the court […]

Order of Malta invites ailing faithful to join pilgrimage

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Special to the Herald The Order of Malta Western Association USA is inviting Hawaii Catholics with life-changing illnesses or physical challenges to apply to join a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in spring 2026, in which they will get the chance to bathe in the healing waters of Lourdes and participate in other spiritual events. The […]

Letter from the editor: Interisland shipping of Herald to undergo change

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To our readers: The Hawaii Catholic Herald has an important update regarding the shipment of our biweekly issues from Oahu to other islands. Due to factors beyond our control, there will be a slight delay in the Herald’s delivery to Hawaii island, Maui and Kauai. The company we work with to prepare and send out […]

Seeking the wisdom of Mary during Respect Life Month

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By Val and Deacon Gary StreffSpecial to the Herald October is Respect Life Month and the month of the rosary. We pray to Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Creator, mother of the church, mother of hope, comforter of the afflicted, queen of families and queen of the most holy rosary — what better person […]

15 years on, seed of ‘Hope’ continues to flourish

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The Friendly Place, located in Kailua-Kona, includes several initiatives ranging from emergency shelter to permanent supportive housing. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald Since 2010, Hope Services Hawaii has worked to house people who are unsheltered across Hawaii island — from kupuna to families and everyone in between. Not only […]

A new start for Kalaupapa

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The Kalaupapa Saints Tour highlights a fraught yet hopeful and faith-filled history The Kalaupapa Saints Tour takes visitors to Kalawao — the first area of the Kalaupapa peninsula that was settled by Hansen’s disease patients — via a dusty, rocky road. (Photos by Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic […]

Pilgrimage will anchor Filipino Catholic Clubs’ historic meeting

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The annual convention for the Diocesan Congress of Filipino Catholic Clubs will be unlike any other. In honor of its 75th year, the DCFCC — scheduled for Nov. 21-23 — will feature a pilgrimage through five churches on the island of Maui. “As we mark 75 years of shared faith and community, […]

Order of Malta invites ailing faithful to join Lourdes pilgrimage

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Special to the Herald The Order of Malta is a 900-year-old Catholic lay religious order devoted to serving the sick and poor. The Order of Malta Western Association USA is inviting Hawaii Catholics with life-changing illnesses or physical challenges to apply to join a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in spring 2026. This sacred journey offers […]