Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

My Easter challenge

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By Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui Special to the Herald Throughout Lent, I reflected with our parishioners at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku on the sacrament of baptism. On each Sunday, I preached on a section of the rite of baptism. The season is a preparation for catechumens for their baptism at the Easter Vigil, and […]

Blessed Sacrament parishioners celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday

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Special to the Herald Blessed Sacrament Church celebrated its 24th anniversary of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 7 at the 7 a.m. Mass. This year the Divine Mercy image was bedecked simply with white orchids and red carnations. The simplicity reminds us of the blood and water that are depicted, with Jesus reminding us that […]

Warm welcome in East Hawaii for 5 youth

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Special to the Herald At the 5 p.m. Mass on April 13 at St. Joseph Church in Hilo, three children from Holy Rosary Church in Keaau — Chanelle Cabaccang, Joshua Foronda and Isaia-Edmunds Wong — and two from St. Theresa Church in Mountain View — Jackson David and Maykala Valencia — received their first holy […]

Join St. Ann Parish to pray ‘living rosary’ in honor of Mary

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Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Ann Parish in Kaneohe invites all to celebrate the month of May, which is dedicated to Mary, by attending a “living rosary” prayer on May 16 at 7 p.m. Using parishioners as “living beads,” the parish will pray the sorrowful mysteries — meditating on the passion and death of Christ, from […]

Mary, Star of the Sea Parish offers bereavement support

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has reactivated its bereavement ministry offering consolation and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and faith sharing. If […]

Marriages within church continue to decline

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Local and national observers cite changes within society and the COVID-19 pandemic By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald A recent study shows that across the country, fewer and fewer adults are getting married — including within the Catholic Church. In Hawaii, statistics confirm that fewer Catholics are getting married within the Diocese of Honolulu every […]

Hawaii’s 2024 JUBILARIANS

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“God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help them to enter more deeply into the mystery of the church and to dedicate themselves more generously to the good of humanity.” Prayer of […]

Catholic Charities USA chief praises islands’ response to crises

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA visited Hawaii earlier this month to see the aftermath of last year’s devastating wildfire in Lahaina and to thank staff members of the organization’s Hawaii branch for their efforts in facing that crisis as well as others across the islands. Catholic […]