Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Joyful journeys: Growing in faith, choosing Christ

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Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For Apache Arrow Makanaokeakua Youngblood-Solis, entering into the Catholic Church fully and receiving his sacraments during the Easter Vigil is a choice […]

Joyful journeys: Ohana inspires commitment to faith

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Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For Austin Fitzmaurice, the sacrificial love of family in action, far beyond words, holds the key to the true expression of faith. […]

Joyful journeys: Deployment speeds initiation

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Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The lives of military personnel do not fit neatly into a schedule, especially for those in the U.S. Marine Corps. These families […]

Joyful journeys: Mother and son find spiritual home in Catholic faith

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Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Longtime Kauai residents Ryden Williams and his mother, Takuyo Takahashi, will be fully received into the Catholic faith this Easter Vigil after […]

Talk story: Christ opens our eyes to see, address injustice

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Office for Social Ministry “That is why God became flesh in Jesus, so that the clay of our humanity, shaped by the breath of his grace, might receive a new light, one capable of helping us to see ourselves, others and God in truth.” (Pope Leo XIV, Angelus message on the fourth Sunday of Lent) […]

Exploring the origins and traditions of Lent

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When the liturgical season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, we enter into a time of preparation, sacrifice and penance, culminating in Holy Week and the joyous celebrations of Easter. Lent offers us a time for solemn reflection as well as an opportunity to be drawn ever closer to our […]

Mary Adamski: A show(down) of faith

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View from the pew Last week was the rare opportunity to come out in public as a Catholic as you combed your hair back to display a cross of ashes on your forehead. Immature though it was, I would enjoy it as a “ta-da!” moment in my workplace, usually inspiring someone’s advice that I might […]

Reflection: On long Lenten journey, steadiness is key

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald As Lent settles in, something quiet often shifts. The clarity we felt on Ash Wednesday softens. The sacrifices we chose now meet the steady rhythm of daily life. What once felt purposeful can begin to feel ordinary. And somewhere along the Lenten path, enthusiasm gives way to something […]

Diocese of Honolulu 2026 Lenten regulations

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By the diocesan Office of Worship FASTING ABSTINENCE FROM MEAT EASTER DUTY LENTEN PRACTICES BLESSING OF THE OILS AND CONSECRATION OF THE CHRISM THE SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM EUCHARISTIC PRAYERS FOR RECONCILIATION THE PASCHAL CANDLE ANOINTING OF THE CATECHUMENS OTHER SYMBOLS AT THE EASTER VIGIL THE EASTER DISMISSAL WITH ALLELUIAS The dismissal, from the Easter Vigil […]