Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 17, 2026

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Summer is already half gone, my Quizzical friends. But whether we’re watching a sunset, sharing a meal with family, or enjoying a quiet evening in prayer, these moments remind us that life’s greatest blessings are often its simplest. So, grab a chair, sit back and enjoy this week’s Quiz. 1) PAPAL ENCYCLICALS In his first […]

Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My fondest memory of Hawaii is climbing trees in Waianae. We used to have a lot of trees in the former House of Aloha assisted living facility. There was an abundance of oranges and avocados. It was so much fun being able […]

Ronald ‘Ron’ Gochenouer / 1963-2026: Men’s ministry leader left lasting witness of love, service

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On the screen of Ron Gochenouer’s phone is the quote: “Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.” “That’s kind of how Ron rolled,” said his wife, Teresa Gochenouer. “He didn’t talk about stuff — he got into motion.” The passing of the man of few words and […]

Countdown to bicentennial of Catholicism in isles begins

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu on June 17 formally announced the start of its yearlong celebration of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism’s arrival in Hawaii, which will culminate on the exact date of the bicentennial in July 2027. Missionary priests and brothers from the French Congregation of the Sacred Hearts […]

Diocese aims to streamline financial reporting

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald According to Lisa Sakamoto, chief financial officer for the Diocese of Honolulu, the best financial statements in parishes and schools are accurate, timely and complete — a long-term goal of the diocese. After years of surveys, financial reviews and collection audits, the diocese on July 1 debuted the Sage […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Take up your cross

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Witness to Jesus | Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered June 27 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe (with installation of Sacred Hearts Father Micheal Kumar as pastor), and June 28 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu. Kalaupapa is that tiny peninsula on the island of Molokai […]

Hawaii Catholic Herald earns 5 media awards in diverse range of categories

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii Catholic Herald netted five honors in the 2026 Catholic Media Awards last month, ranging from photography to newswriting to design. The awards are given out by the Catholic Media Association, which names the winners during its annual Catholic Media Conference — held this year in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The […]

Respect Life Office: Clarifying options for couples facing infertility

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald It is often heartbreaking when a married couple faces difficulty achieving a successful pregnancy. The desire for a child is natural, but many married couples are unable to conceive. In the United States, it is estimated that 1 out of 6 couples has difficulty getting […]

Talk Story: A day of symbolism and hope

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Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are witnesses of hope…they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God.” (Pope Leo XIV, message for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Across the country, families will […]