Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

SISTER LINDA (FRANCES JOAN) QUINONES, BVM / 1937-2024: Kauai-born sister served in California, Washington and her home parish

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Kauai-born Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Linda (Frances Joan) Quinones, who served most of her religious life on the mainland, died Oct. 20 in Dubuque, Iowa. She was 83 and in religious life for 64 years. Sister Quinones served in Seattle as a school secretary, school resource person and […]

REFLECTION: The power of connection, community

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Some longtime readers of the Hawaii Catholic Herald might remember my past reflections which were written while I was pursuing my undergraduate studies at Chaminade University of Honolulu and later my graduate studies in San Antonio, Texas. Given that my last reflection with the Herald was in 2019 […]

Bereavement ministry begins at Mary, Star of the Sea Parish

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

A letter from Bishop Larry Silva on the importance of voting

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Election day is near, a day of great importance for our country. All parishioners are urged to vote after prayerfully considering the issues and candidates. We call your attention to Bishop Silva’s letter in this regard, also published on the diocesan website. Click here to see a PDF version of the letter. Oct. 15, 2024 […]

A faithful citizen’s guide to voting in Hawaii

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By Eva Andrade Special to the Herald Voting is not only a civic duty but, as Catholics, a responsibility to engage in the electoral process with a heart aligned to our faith. The document “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship” issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops calls it a “moral obligation.” (FC#13) With Hawaii […]

Reclaiming Halloween

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Together with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, All Hallows’ Eve is a time for reflection and celebration By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald When it comes to Halloween, haunted houses, ghosts and pumpkins are just a few things that come to mind. Dressing up in costume is a hallmark of the day, whether […]

CHARLES ‘CHUCK’ E. FURR / 1938-2024: Active layman lived life with ‘one foot in heaven’

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Charles “Chuck” E. Furr lived life with “one foot in heaven,” said Bishop Larry Silva, in describing the exceptional layman who died Oct. 8 at his home in Kailua at age 86. Bishop Silva presided at Furr’s funeral Oct. 17 at St. Anthony Church, Furr’s home parish. “God blessed him with a […]

AGAPE marks 35 years of celebrating, serving youth

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The AGAPE Youth and Young Adult Ministry has been active so long, its participants now include the grandchildren of some of its earliest members. AGAPE — “Almighty God and People Encounter” — was established at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu 35 years ago, and it continues to be […]

New OEC associate director finds familiarity, opportunity

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Hawaii Catholic Herald To many in the diocese, Kainoa Fukumoto is a familiar face. He’s loaned his musical skills to countless diocesan liturgies over the past two decades, held numerous roles at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa, was an educator and administrator at St. Michael School in Waialua, and is a leader in […]