Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Etevise ‘Peka’ Uiagalelei, St. Elizabeth Church: Prayer, family and song

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald For more than 52 years, faith has been the foundation of my life at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Through prayer, family and music, God has guided me through life’s challenges and given me the strength to pass my faith on to […]

Father Paul Aguilar, diocesan priest: God and me time

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald A vocation to the priesthood can take a person across oceans, through different communities and into unexpected chapters of life. For me, that journey began with the La Salettes in the Philippines. I left during postulancy and spent three years teaching. Then, […]

Sister Roselle Desabal, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: God never ran away

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald On top of my mother’s dresser, I noticed a book listing the names of my siblings: Raymond—a strong warrior; Quirico — king; Roselle — a small flower; Regina — queen; and Reynard Jon — God’s gracious gift. My mother was only 18 […]

Sister Barbara Jean Wajda, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Where I see the face of God

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald People often ask me what it is like to live at Kalaupapa. I usually smile because it is difficult to put into words. It is not simply a place where I live or serve. It is a place where I experience God’s […]

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 […]

Sister Vitoria Mauu, Missionary Sisters of Faith: Part of God’s mission

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald When people ask where I come from, I proudly say, “The beautiful island of Samoa.” It is the place that first nurtured my faith and where God quietly planted the seed of my vocation. As a young woman, I met the Missionaries […]

Sister Mary Sixtilles Pillado, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines: Abundant graces

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald My fondest memory of Hawaii is climbing trees in Waianae. We used to have a lot of trees in the former House of Aloha assisted living facility. There was an abundance of oranges and avocados. It was so much fun being able […]

Sacred Hearts Sister Vandana Narayan: Sharing moments of grace in compassionate presence

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In today’s world, poverty and vulnerability are not always visible. While some struggle with material deprivation, others experience a deeper, often hidden poverty, the loneliness of the heart, a longing to be heard, and a desire for genuine human connection. As people […]

Anthony and Julia Durocher, Chaminade University of Honolulu: Keeping the flame alive

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The Durocher family has a long connection with Chaminade University. Anthony graduated this year, while his sister Julia will enter her junior year this fall. Both are from St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Sr. Malia: Did both of you choose Chaminade? […]

Jesuit Father Matthew Yim: Community and prayer

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald After working at the Bishop Museum for some time and meeting regularly with a spiritual director, I spoke with my pastor about my growing sense of a call to the priesthood. Since I already had a master’s degree, he suggested that I […]