Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 9, 2026

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Happy October, quizzies! As fall begins to cool the Islands, I hope you find time to chill out and celebrate the many wonderful moments of this one-tenth of the year: Pro-life month, the month of the Holy Rosary, and the month in which our two local saints were canonized. Quiz on! 1) HAWAII’S SCHOOLS Which […]

Reflection: Preserving, passing on canonization memories

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald I was 16 when Father Damien became a saint. Three years later, at 19, I watched it happen again with Mother Marianne. Maybe I am unusual, but every October I still remember the dates: Oct. 11 and Oct. 21. On Oct. 11, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI canonized Father […]

Sacred Hearts Father Brian Guerrini: Finding God’s pace

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald People often ask why I still run marathons in my 70s. They assume it’s about competition or staying in shape. While running certainly helps me physically, that is no longer the real reason I lace up my shoes. Running has become one […]

From Molokai to Wisconsin, isles’ witness continues to inspire

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By Mark Jechura Special to the Herald CHAMPION, Wis. — The witness of St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, St. Marianne Cope and servant of God Joseph Dutton reached pilgrims from across the United States last month during the inaugural Saints of America celebration at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. […]

Honoring St. Damien: New pathway of prayer and memory is planned at Sacred Heart Hawi

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Special to the Herald On the northern tip of Hawaii island, a quiet but meaningful effort is underway to honor one of the most important figures in the history of the church in Hawaii: St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai. Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, the parish where Father Damien served before answering the call […]

Damien students walk in the footsteps of a saint

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By Kiara Kam Special to the Herald Mountains of colorful cans, stacks of Cup Noodles and cases of Vienna sausage greeted Damien Memorial School students earlier this year when they walked into the cafeteria to get their lunch. The new year often inspires people to enact meaningful change in their lives — something that Damien’s […]

Reflection: Who is our outcast?

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald In the Gospels, those afflicted with leprosy are not only ill; they are also outcasts, pushed to the edges of society and kept at a distance. They are often reduced to a condition rather than welcomed as people. When Jesus encounters them, what is most striking is not […]

Reflection: A profound journey as pilgrims of hope

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By Father Anthony TranSpecial to the Herald This fall, I had the privilege of leading 60 pilgrims from Hawaii on a grace-filled journey through Europe — visiting Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. What began as a pilgrimage of hope quickly unfolded into a powerful encounter with God’s mercy, the communion of saints and the […]