Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Respect Life: USCCB directives offer guidance on dignity, Catholic health care

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald One of Pope Leo XIV’s goals this year is for Christians to be reacquainted with the Second Vatican Council and to rediscover the beauty and importance of the many ecclesial documents that came out of the historic meeting. The “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic […]

Mary, Star of the Sea sets dates for new sessions of ‘Healing Hearts’ ministry

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and […]

Photo: Celebrating shepherds

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St. Joseph School in Hilo celebrated five distinguished alumni March 13 during the community’s annual St. Joseph feast day Mass — graduates who answered the call to serve the church through the priesthood or permanent diaconate. The day’s events, which were held despite classes being canceled due to the powerful Kona low storm that swept […]

Maui-Lanai youth move ‘Always Forward’ despite storm

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By Tanya Barbero Special to the Herald WAILUKU, Maui — In the midst of a powerful Kona low storm that brought heavy rain and uncertainty across Maui, the Maui-Lanai Vicariate chose faith over fear and continued with its youth retreat, appropriately themed “Always Forward,” at the St. Anthony of Padua Church and School campus in Wailuku. […]

Deacons reflect on Eucharist, ministry during annual retreat

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By Deacon Derek Wong Special to the Herald The deacons of the Diocese of Honolulu held their annual retreat Feb. 20-22 at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. The retreat’s theme was “Becoming What We Receive: The Eucharist and the Ministry of Deacons.” Attendance was the largest it’s been in recent years, with more than […]

Pilgrimage reflection: Prayers offered, prayers fulfilled

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By Caridad Namoca Special to the Herald Dreams come true. For them to become a reality, one must work hard to accomplish and achieve those dreams. Patience, sacrifice and determination are necessary along the way. One must have hope, for hope does not disappoint. It will give us the strength to continue moving forward until […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: April 10, 2026

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Easter blessings to you all, Heraldites! Christus resurrexit! Resurrexit vere! 1) VESTMENTS What color vestments do clergy wear during the Easter liturgical season? a) Green b) Purple c) Rose d) White 2) LITURGY The second Sunday of Easter, this year celebrated on April 12, is also known by what name? a) Pentecost b) Divine Mercy […]

Ana and Guillermo Castillo, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church: Faith in motion

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In a time when many lament declining religious participation, Ana and Guillermo Castillo quietly note that after 40 years of marriage, their children still attend Mass and enthusiastically serve in various parishes. For them, this is not accidental. Faith, in their household, […]

Joyful journeys: Growing in faith, choosing Christ

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Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For Apache Arrow Makanaokeakua Youngblood-Solis, entering into the Catholic Church fully and receiving his sacraments during the Easter Vigil is a choice […]