Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishops’ prayer service honors immigrants, enslaved peoples

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By Gina Christian OSV News As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the nation’s Catholic bishops have released a prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked under historic and modern forms of slavery in the U.S. The document also features prayers for government officials, asking God to “help them […]

Pilgrimage reaches nation’s capital ahead of 250th anniversary

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By Mark Zimmermann Catholic Standard / OSV News While flashy events are planned in the U.S. capital for the Independence Day weekend, a prayerful commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary unfolded June 5-6 as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage came to Washington to renew and deepen faith in Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The pilgrimage […]

Bishops across globe urge G7 leaders to prioritize human dignity

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OSV News Presidents of Catholic bishops’ conferences of the G7 member states called on heads of state and government to root governance in human dignity, as national leaders prepared for the Group of Seven summit. “Amid armed conflict, geopolitical fragmentation, the crisis of multilateralism, growing inequalities, climate disruption and accelerating technological change, we affirm that […]

Catholic Relief Services receives $240M federal grant

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OSV News The U.S. Department of State announced June 5 that a $240 million grant in humanitarian and disaster response assistance, the first of a series of such grants, will be made to Catholic Relief Services, the overseas relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic Church. The award was announced at an event in […]

Bishops’ spring meeting promises busy and varied agenda

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By Gina Christian OSV News The nation’s Catholic bishops have a full agenda for their annual spring meeting, with topics including safe environment protocols, sainthood causes, the Synod on Synodality and the consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will gather June 10-12 for a spring […]

Church celebrates seafarers to show ‘they’re not forgotten’

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By Kurt Jensen OSV News Discipleship begins by simply saying yes. That was the message of Seattle Auxiliary Bishop Frank R. Schuster, bishop promoter of the Stella Maris ministry, at the annual Maritime Day Mass in Washington. Stella Maris, also known as the Apostleship of the Sea, is the international Catholic organization for the social […]

Pontiff marks anniversary with visit to Marian shrine

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By Courtney Mares OSV News POMPEI, Italy — Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompei, one of Italy’s most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. […]

1 year in, Pope Leo leans on prudence, quiet power

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By Paulina Guzik OSV News On May 8, 2025, white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel and the world heard “Habemus Papam.” Journalists gathered at the top of the arm of Bernini Colonnade in Rome, upon hearing from Cardinal Dominique Mamberti: “Robertum Franciscum sanctae Romanae ecclesae cardinalem Prevost,” frantically asked: “Chi e?” — or “who […]

Shrine planned in Illinois to honor trailblazing Black priest

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By Simone Orendain OSV News The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his intercession investigated — is now getting his own national shrine in western Illinois where he grew up and once served. On April 29, the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, announced […]

Families in California will get free diapers for newborns

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By Kate Scanlon OSV News California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, the Democrat said, will partner with Baby2Baby, a nonprofit organization that provides diapers and other essential children’s items to low-income families or those impacted by emergencies such as […]