By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the start of the Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Honolulu has provided Catholics across the state with a unique way to feel spiritually connected to Rome as well as to each other. In addition to the official Jubilee cross that resides at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa […]
Islands will join Global Rosary Relay to pray for all priests
Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is once again participating in the annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, scheduled this year for June 27 — the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event rallies locations around the world to pray the rosary “in thanksgiving to God for our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Spreading God’s love is still our mission
Witness to Jesus | Pentecost Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on June 7 at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, and on June 8 at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina, and St. Anthony Church, Wailuku, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. Someone recently pointed out that at its very […]
A legacy of stewardship continues at St. Rita Church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Annette Scognamillo loves being involved at her parish, St. Rita Church in Haiku, Maui — it’s been a part of her life for a long time. She draws her desire to be involved back to the example of her mother, Elvi Riecke, who modeled stewardship through her involvement with religious […]
3 women affirm their commitment as Discalced Carmelite seculars
By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald The Discalced Carmelite Secular Group of Hawaii held a double ceremony June 7 at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Victoria Croce made her first promise, and Janice Eala and Elaine Gibson made their definitive promise. The first promise is […]
Secular Franciscans in Hawaii, Guam appoint new regional council
Special to the Herald The Ohana O Ke Anuenue Region of the Secular Franciscan Order consists of six fraternities on four Hawaiian islands, plus one on Guam. The region was established under the rules of the national order, which is part of the international order. It is with great jubilation that the Ohana region announces […]
Photo: A warm welcome
Several keiki from St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, joined Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo for their first holy Communion and confirmation — Luna Kahinu-Gray, and Julian, Nathan and Quinton Remigio. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass. Much gratitude to La Salette Father Danny Galang, Dominican Sister Gloria Camitan, and our catechists Lyn, Adela, Noli […]
Mary Adamski: Relearning, respecting the roots of America
View from the pew When we sang a string of “Alleluias” at the end of Mass on Pentecost Sunday, it was with mixed feelings. That was our cheerful “Happy birthday” refrain on the day we celebrate the birth of the Christian church. It’s also a bit sad to reach the end of the weekslong Easter […]
Phoenix Carter, Saint Michael Church, Waialua: Honoring God and my ancestors
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I graduated with the class of 2025 from Saint Michael School and will be continuing my journey in the fall at Kamehameha Schools. One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had recently was carving an awa dish at the Bishop Museum (during […]
Reflection: Finding rest and inspiration in rural Hawaii
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As a local boy born and raised in the hustle and bustle of urban Honolulu, I must admit that I sometimes yearn for the “old Hawaii” that our kupuna often reminisce about. In search of a taste of what life as a Catholic in rural Hawaii was like, […]
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