Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Chaminade bestows honorary doctorate on Bishop Silva

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Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva was the recipient of an honorary doctor of letters degree May 9 during Chaminade University of Honolulu’s 68th commencement ceremony at the Waikiki Shell. Chaminade President Lynn Babington introduced Silva during the ceremony and presented him with the degree and hood. “Bishop Larry has been a partner and […]

Love for Bible leads to full life of ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Many years ago, through a simple invitation, Trudy and James Rawlins got involved at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. They both felt unworthy but were assured that no one is truly worthy on their own. Instead, through the grace of God, we are all given the specific gifts we need […]

Celebrate Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi at Holy Trinity Church

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Special to the Herald The Adult Faith Formation Committee at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou warmly invites the community to a holy evening in celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis — a time of grace, reflection and renewal. Join us as we gather at 6 p.m. June 24 in the spirit of St. […]

Join worldwide rosary to pray for priests

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Special to the Herald All are invited to take part in the Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center, near the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. People can also pray on their own or visit the cathedral basilica’s Facebook […]

Honor Mary, pregnant mothers with Walking with Moms in Need

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald May is known as the Month of Mary. In Luke 1:30-31, we remember the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and saying, “Mary, do not be afraid. You have found favor with God. You are to become a mother and have a son named Jesus.” Mary’s […]

Reflection: Through thick and thin, family remained faithful to God

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By Chad and Ree Decosta Special to the Herald Our names are Chad and Ree Decosta, and we are parishioners at Holy Rosary Church in Keaau. Ree is a cradle Catholic, while Chad, a Hilo native, did not grow up in any particular faith or religion. Although Chad believed in God, he did not yet […]

Mary Adamski: Moved by the spirit

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View from the pew We’ve come to the end of the longest annual celebration of our faith. After months of a penitential Lent and a joyous and glorious Easter season, we’re back to the liturgy of Ordinary Time. But not before we celebrated the birthday of the church, Pentecost Sunday, May 24. It’s a feast […]

Anthony and Julia Durocher, Chaminade University of Honolulu: Keeping the flame alive

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The Durocher family has a long connection with Chaminade University. Anthony graduated this year, while his sister Julia will enter her junior year this fall. Both are from St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Sr. Malia: Did both of you choose Chaminade? […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 5, 2026

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We’ll soon be back to Ordinary Time, quizzicians. And summer is soon upon us. So chillax, my friends, and learn more about your faith while you’re at it! 1) SAINTHOOD Which of these is the correct progression to sainthood in the Catholic Church? a) Venerable, servant of God, blessed, saint b) Servant of God, venerable, […]