Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Poor or rich, we need each other

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An interview with Thomas Awiapo of Ghana, the CRS Global Solidarity Coordinator By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Thomas Awiapo’s conversation kept coming back to that “little snack,” as he fiddled with a little cardboard box, the well-known Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl. The CRS Global Solidarity Coordinator, who works in his home country of […]

Photo: Witnesses to life

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The diocesan Respect Life Office encouraged Island Catholics to participate in a statewide rally Oct. 25 as part of the annual “40 Days for Life” campaign. That evening on Oahu, about 50 people gathered in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic in Honolulu with signs, prayers and spoken testimonies. October is Respect Life month, and […]

Talk story: Focus on the vulnerable

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Jesus’ concern for the care of the hungry, the thirsty, the homeless and prisoners (cf. Mt 25:34-40) sought to express the core of the Father’s mercy. This becomes a moral imperative for the whole of society that wishes to maintain the necessary conditions for a better common life.” (Pope Francis) November […]

Letters to the Herald: Nov. 4, 2016

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Thanks and a clarification Mahalo for the effective way, in the Oct. 7 issue of the Herald, you spotlighted the Fatima statue. Kindly also congratulate Darlene Dela Cruz for the skillful way she compressed so much related information into one page. I can assure you that your presentation served its purpose of informing and inspiring. […]

To vote or not to vote

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How are Catholics, especially in this year’s turbulent electoral climate, to respond at the polls as voters in faith? By Darlene J.M. Dela Cruz Hawaii Catholic Herald Candidates running for public office are heading into the homestretch of their campaigns as the U.S. general election, Nov. 8, is fast approaching. Each election brings a renewed […]

After 26-year absence, Dominican Sisters of Siena return to Kauai

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By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Like the delicious tang of lilikoi in Hamura Saimin’s lilikoi pie that lingers after the eating, Dominican Sister of St. Catherine of Siena Ana Celestial could not forget her rich experience of ministry on Kauai. Nor could Aileen Farias of Immaculate Conception Parish in Lihue let […]

October activities bring awareness to scourge of domestic violence

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By Kristin Leandro Special to the Herald Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? In October 1981, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence observed the first “Day of Unity” with the primary intent of connecting advocates working to end violence against women and children across the United States. The Day of Unity […]

International statue visiting Isles next year

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The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, sculpted by Jose Thedim in 1947, will be in Hawaii from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4. This visit is part of the two-year Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima’s appearance to the three children of Fatima, Portugal in […]

Sacred Hearts Secular Branch leaders meet here for their annual conference

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With blessings from Sacred Hearts Congregation provincials Father Johnathan Hurrell and Sister Regina Mary Jenkins, the Secular Branch of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary convened its annual leadership conference at St. Anthony’s Retreat Center Sept. 25-27. The U.S. Sectors — East (Massachusetts), West (California, Idaho and Florida) and Hawaii (Kauai, […]