Catholic Social Tips As Catholics, we believe in the communion of saints. In fact, two of its members are celebrated for the works they did here on the islands. As Hawaii prepares to celebrate the bicentennial of Catholicism’s arrival, many people ask to host relics of our beloved saints, St. Damien of Molokai and St. […]
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: Our jubilee of aloha
E hiki mai kou aupuni By far one of the most uplifting and formative experiences of the “Baby Bishops School” that I attended in Rome in early September was the Sunday pilgrimage to Assisi that our group of fledgling bishops made to celebrate the Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis and to pray at […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: Oct. 9, 2026
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 […]
From Molokai to Wisconsin, isles’ witness continues to inspire
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. […]
Reflection: Who is our outcast?
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 […]
Saints’ relics conclude hope-filled national tour
Sacred Hearts Father Pat Fanning celebrated Mass Aug. 2 at St. Damien of Molokai Church in Kaunakakai, Molokai, with the relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne displayed before the altar. (Courtesy Mark Jechura) Hawaii Catholic Herald Nearly three months after their nationwide tour began, the Diocese of Honolulu’sfirst-class relics of St. Damien de Veuster […]
Talk story: Following in the footsteps of Hawaii’s saints
Office for Social Ministry “We who live here in Hawaii are very blessed and privileged to be the heirs of the story of Sts. Father Damien and Mother Marianne, who served the poorest and most needy among us.” (Bishop Larry Silva, “Following Footsteps” YouTube video for the Office for Social Ministry) This month, word is […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Summer offers time to reflect on legacy of St. Marianne
Catholic social tips The month of July provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on Mother Marianne Cope’s legacy in Hawaii. According to the book “Pilgrimage & Exile: Mother Marianne of Molokai,” July 15, 1884, was the date when Hawaii invested in the permanent ministry of the Franciscan Sisters. Mother Marianne and six Franciscan Sisters had […]
Planting seeds of hope
Catholics across the country get to view and venerate first-class relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope have touched countless lives as their legacies of selfless ministry, compassion and faith in Kalaupapa, Molokai, have been shared across the globe. A […]
St. Marianne’s German hometown celebrates new parish
Hawaii Catholic Herald Winter coats and scarves replaced aloha shirts and lei, but the mood was just as joyous as St. Marianne was celebrated half a world away from Hawaii in her German hometown of Heppenheim. The occasion Jan. 12 was the formal inauguration of Heilige (“Saint”) Marianne Cope Heppenheim, a new parish resulting from […]