As he nears retirement, Msgr. Terrence ‘Terry’ Watanabe reflects on his ministry and looks toward the future By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald If the Diocese of Honolulu had a yearbook, the priest named “Best at Hospitality” would be Msgr. Terrence “Terry” Watanabe. Even as he prepares to retire at the end of this month, […]
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A joyful beginning for the Knights of Peter Claver’s Junior Court
By Maila Rondero Kaneaiakala, Vice Grand Lady of Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 419 Special to the Herald Filled with joy and the promise of tomorrow, Hawaii’s newest Junior Knights and Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver took their first steps into a lifelong journey of Catholic leadership, service and devotion […]
Migration tops pontiff’s agenda in Canary Islands
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service ARGUINEGUIN, Spain — Standing at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, where thousands of migrants arrive each year after dangerous journeys from Africa, Pope Leo XIV recalled the biblical sea monsters Leviathan and Rahab. Yet the greatest threats lurking in these waters, he said, are not creatures of Scripture. […]
Iconic basilica’s newest tower receives blessing
By Courtney Mares OSV News BARCELONA, Spain — Pope Leo XIV blessed the newly completed Tower of Jesus Christ at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica June 10, inaugurating the crowning spire that makes the iconic church the tallest Catholic church the world and urging people to lift their gaze to Christ “who alone reveals to us […]
Pope receives standing ovation for powerful speech
By Courtney Mares OSV News MADRID — In a sweeping address to the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful defense of the dignity of every human life, declaring that its protection is not a partisan issue but “a goal of civilization,” while addressing the issues of abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, the seal […]
Bishops consecrate U.S. to Sacred Heart amid busy meeting
OSV News ORLANDO, Florida — The second day of public sessions at the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary culminated with the much anticipated consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during a late afternoon Mass June 11 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. After concluding […]
Photos: Aloha, Aunty Meli
Top: Bishop Larry Silva presided May 29 at the Oahu funeral for Meli Watanuki, a resident of Kalaupapa who died May 17 at age 91. The service at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu was attended by family, friends and community members who remembered Watanuki as a strong-willed, joyful presence who made everyone feel […]
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Bishops’ prayer service honors immigrants, enslaved peoples
By Gina Christian OSV News As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the nation’s Catholic bishops have released a prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked under historic and modern forms of slavery in the U.S. The document also features prayers for government officials, asking God to “help them […]
Remember quiet, noble example of St. Joseph on Father’s Day
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Believe it or not, Father’s Day wasn’t recognized as a national holiday until 1966. History states that two women were the driving forces behind the establishment of Father’s Day as an official holiday. In 1908, Grace Golden Clayton suggested a day of paternal observance to her Methodist pastor. Clayton’s request […]
Serving those who served
Catholic Charities Hawaii offers several programs to help veterans and service members Special to the Herald If you visit the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., you will see a large, black granite wall with these words inscribed into the cold, dark canvas: “Freedom is not free.” Our freedom was purchased with sacrifices, with honor, […]
St. Theresa School students step up to help Kekaha community
By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald KEKAHA, Kauai — St. Theresa School’s seventh-grade Hawaiian civics class recently demonstrated what true community leadership looks like when students volunteered their time and energy to help clean the floor at the Kekaha Post Office of black scuff marks that had covered much of the entrance area. The […]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter celebrates Vatican recognition
Special to the Herald The Vatican has formally recognized Worldwide Marriage Encounter as an international private association of the faithful, marking a historic milestone for the global marriage enrichment ministry and its longtime presence in Hawaii. To celebrate this acknowledgement, WWME Hawaii is inviting couples to attend a residential weekend July 10-12 at St. Anthony […]
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