Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Sr. Malia: How long have you been at St. Ann’s? Joseph: We have been parishioners here since the time of Father O’Malley, Father Garcia, Father Clarence, Father Herman, Father Popish, Father McNally and many other Sacred Hearts priests. Before 1996, we belonged […]
Parish boundaries: Maps, decree
Decree Promulgating Parish Boundaries Whereas throughout the world the Latin Church, in accord with ancient Roman law, is divided into territorial areas which are governed by a diocesan bishop or an equivalent in law (Code of Canon Law, canon 372 §1); Whereas dioceses too are divided into distinct parts called “parishes,” which are ordinarily territorial […]
New parish boundaries reflect decades of work, change
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For most of his 20 years as leader of the Diocese of Honolulu, Bishop Larry Silva, his staff and a dedicated Presbyteral Council have been reviewing parish boundaries across the islands to keep pace with Hawaii’s changing population and other demographic shifts. “I have seen a change from sugar […]
Talk story: Recognizing God in our midst this Christmas season
Office for Social Ministry “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” (Jn 1:14) The season of Advent invites us to slow down, look a little closer and reflect on the many ways God shows up today in our world. Christmas isn’t about grandeur or perfection — it’s about the miracle of God […]
Christmas 2025 front page: Nativity of the Lord
Acrylic work of Byzantine design by Dominican Sister Malia Dominica Wong, created under iconographer Phillip Zimmerman at the Monastery of Mount Carmel in Niagara, Canada. (Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP)
Respecting life: The reason for the season
By Val Streff Special to the Herald Christmas is a great time to focus on the incarnation of Jesus. Jesus took upon himself human flesh to save the world. Jesus conceived in the womb of the Blessed Mother shows us how God values life, especially the unborn. Passages 2270 and 2271 of the “Catechism of […]
Bishop Larry Silva: 2025 Christmas message
“Hope does not disappoint!” (Rom 5:5) As we prepare to close this Jubilee Year of 2025, whose theme is “Pilgrims of Hope,” we could easily become cynical. Our hope for peace on earth is dashed when we think of the wars and civil unrest in Ukraine, Myanmar and even in the Holy Land — where, […]
Sharing musical gifts with God, community
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]
St. Joseph students, staff pay holiday visit to Franciscan sisters
By Maile Kipapa Special to the Herald In 1900, Franciscan sisters began running St. Joseph School, then a girls’ school, helping to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education in Hilo. In 1944, the purchase of land at Ululani and Hualalai streets secured the future site of St. Joseph elementary and high schools. Just a […]
Photo: Never too early for Christmas
St. Joseph Mission in Kaupo, Maui — the most remote Catholic church on Maui — celebrated its Christmas Mass on Nov. 30, due to its unique Mass schedule. Because Mass is only celebrated on the fifth Sunday of the month, meaning no Mass in December, the parish held its Christmas celebration last month featuring beautiful […]
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