Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

What is the next step?

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By Easter Almuena Special to the Herald “What is the next step?” is a phrase from the podcast “The Bible in a Year” popularized by Father Mike Schmitz of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, during the pandemic. This whole series is based on a more relaxed approach authored by Jeff Cavins to understanding the salvation […]

Sarah Hoyoung Ku: The Korean mother martyrs

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COMMENTARY Reading the stories of the Korean saints to me is like sparks flying when meeting a new mom at the park. There’s the thrill of each shared connection and an eagerness for more. When I learn about the Korean saints, I find threads connecting me to them in our shared Korean heritage. As a […]

COMMENTARY: ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH

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  60 years bringing God’s people together By Christian Salehi Special to the Herald This year, St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua celebrates 60 years of bringing God’s people together. Established in 1962, this parish has been at the heart of the Enchanted Lake neighborhood, bringing together many outstanding priests, deacons and laity. Mike and […]

Maryknoll Sisters embrace new mission presence

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We take a new step in history as climate change leads to worldwide migration, violence, racism, & poverty threatens peace & justice in so many parts of our world, our Sisters see the urgent need to ask how and where they are most needed today? Learn more: https://t.co/nEsMF4dGLR pic.twitter.com/SouDCT1Q93 — Maryknoll Sisters (@MaryknollSister) August 9, […]

Patron saints: Match or no match?

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By Guy Lee Special to the Herald Embracing the Communion of Saints, we Catholics traditionally favor those offering specific protection, assistance or guidance. How well do the backgrounds, traits and interests of these patron saints match our prayers? For the most popular patron saints the reason we seek their help is obvious. Fishermen pray to […]

Commentary: Catholic Charities Hawaii celebrating its 75th this year

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“That is where Jesus is born,” Pope Francis said at Christmas, “close to the forgotten ones of the peripheries.” That is where Catholic Charities Hawaii works — and has worked for 75 years — bringing dignity to the forgotten ones; “ennobling the excluded,” to borrow another phrase of the Holy Father. Because each one is […]

Commentary: Landlords needed — Help house our community

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This article represents a joint message from the diocesan Office for Social Ministry, HOPE Services Hawaii, Catholic Charities Hawaii and the Hawaii Catholic Conference, working with the Office of the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness. “At some point in life, we all need help,” said Jon Lam, an Oahu landlord. For many people in Hawaii, housing […]