Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Annual convocation gathers priests from across the state

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Parishes across the diocese this week were a bit quieter than usual as priests left their posts to attend their annual convocation in Waikiki. The event, held Nov. 18-22 at a hotel in the visitor district, offered priests “a chance to learn, reconnect and relax with fellow brother priests,” according to Father […]

Bishop Silva calls on isle faithful to support CCHD

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Nov. 1, 2024 “Those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” (Dan 12:3) (first reading, Nov. 17) Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Peace be with you! Sunday, Nov. 17, is the World Day of the Poor, whose theme this year is “The prayer of the poor rises up to God (cf. Sir […]

‘A fuller sign of the sacrament’: All pastors asked to resume Communion from the cup

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to a standstill in March 2020, perhaps the most profound and immediate impact it had on Catholics was closing churches to Mass attendance. Weekly worship and fellowship vanished, with livestreamed liturgies taking their place. Parishes had to swiftly up their technology […]

Talk story: Hear the prayer of the poor, then help them

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “The World Day of the Poor … is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, for it challenges every believer to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs. It is an opportune occasion to implement initiatives that concretely help the poor and to recognize […]

PAULINE AHULAU CHOW / 1934-2024: ‘Kalaupapa Jukebox’ was true daughter of Hawaii

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By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Pauline Ahulau Chow, a joyful Hawaiian songbird with an adventurous spirit and a probing mind, died Sept. 22, 2024, in Honolulu following an illness. She had turned 90 just a month earlier. “Pauline gave me a true appreciation of what it meant to be Hawaiian,” said Debbie Collard, […]

New mental health ministry seeks to help faithful

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is addressing mental health among parishioners with its new Spiritual and Mental Health Ministry. It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic, with its tremendous death toll and restrictions on gathering, triggered a rise in mental health afflictions such as anxiety, depression and substance abuse. According […]

Mililani family is honored by Knights of Columbus

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A family at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani is getting worldwide recognition by the Knights of Columbus. The Morris family — Kacie, John and children Finn and Vivienne — was selected as the Knights of Columbus’ Family of the Month for September. The honor recognizes one […]

Active parishioner gives time, gains fellowship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Meet Gloria Aqui — 82 years young and a very active volunteer for the parish community at St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. You might see her in the parish office, the parish gift shop or the food bank; decorating the church with flowers; or participating in various ministry committee […]