Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Parish boundaries: Maps, decree

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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 […]

Reflection: A sacred journey to Mexico’s heartland

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By Deacon Raul Perez Special to the Herald There is something uniquely powerful about pilgrimage — a journey outward that becomes a journey inward. For the 23 pilgrims who departed Honolulu on Nov. 6, bound for the sacred landscapes of Mexico, this truth revealed itself day after day. Each stop along the way became more […]

Father Melchor Palomares, St. Jude Church: Inspiring others as a joyful witness

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I am the fifth eldest of 12 children in my family — and the only one who became a priest. In 2009, I was granted a green card, but my connection to Hawaii began long before that. My parents had been living […]

The journey of a deacon’s wife: Embracing the call to serve

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By Lani Wong Special to the Herald My life started in San Pedro, California, where I was born and baptized at Mary Star of the Sea Church. I attended first through third grade at Mary Star of the Sea School and received my first holy Communion at the same location. I grew up with and […]

Hawaii’s permanent deacons: My wake-up call from the Lord

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By Deacon Derek Wong Special to the Herald It took me 59 years to become a member of the Catholic faith. Why so long? One would think that graduating from a Catholic high school (Damien Memorial, 1975) and a Jesuit college (Loyola Marymount University, 1979), I was already a Catholic. My parents always wanted my […]

Former St. Jude pastor begins new role alongside bishop

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The former longtime pastor of St. Jude Church in Kapolei has taken on new responsibilities alongside Bishop Larry Silva as his priest-secretary. Father Khanh Hoang was pastor of St. Jude from 2003-2007 and from 2014 until earlier this year, when he left on a medical sabbatical. He is loved […]

Growing in Christ and sharing his blessings

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Each one of us is called to be a disciple of Christ. However, to be a disciple we must build a relationship with Christ. As one focuses on this relationship, the practice of stewardship naturally follows. St. Teresa of Avila remarked, “Christ has no body but yours, no hands, no […]