Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sept. 11 victims’ loved ones lean on faith to cope

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By Simone Orendain OSV News Joseph Connor had his back turned to the large window of his 36th floor office when he “suddenly more felt than heard” the massive impact of a commercial jet slamming into the North Tower of the World Trade Center a third of a mile away on Sept. 11, 2001. As […]

5 new seminarians begin their year of preparation

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald This fall semester, the Diocese of Honolulu welcomed five new seminarians, increasing the number of men studying for the priesthood to 10 for the diocese. The newest seminarians are Jaster Agcaoili, Braun Castro, Archie Dumag, Mark Rebellon and Seth Willett. The propaedeutic year, which means a year of preparation, […]

Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: Hail holy queen!

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E Hiki Mai Kou Aupuni Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 22 at St. Theresa Church, Kihei, on the feast of the queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as part of Bishop Castori’s Mass of Thanksgiving Island Tour. As I mentioned when we gathered at the opening of this holy Mass, […]

Young adult initiative’s journey continues

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The Huaka‘i Project is thriving in its second year By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has been making a concerted effort to reach and engage a key demographic in the Catholic Church — young adults, defined as people between the ages of 18-39. Comprising a wide swath of vocations and […]

Talk Story: Water, a gift without borders

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Office for Social Ministry “Lord of Life, you have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth and heals wounds.” (Pope Leo XIV, September 2026 prayer intention video) Surrounded by the vast blue Pacific and the healing waters of Hawaii, we are constantly reminded of […]

A ‘vision’ with isle ties

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Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Catholic Church continues to observe the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since his death, key moments in the beloved saint’s life are gaining renewed notice. On Sept. 17, the Church — especially Franciscan clergy and religious women and men — will celebrate the 802nd anniversary […]

Treating the whole person through palliative care

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When someone we love is experiencing severe chronic pain — whether at the end of life or through chronic illness or injury — there are options to relieve their suffering that are effective and bring meaning back to their everyday lives. Palliative care is not just for end-of-life care […]

Chaminade opens academic year with spiritual convocation

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Special to the Herald The sound of an oli delivered by Chaminade University of Honolulu Director of Campus Ministry Tasha Castro resonated throughout the newly refreshed Mystical Rose Oratory, opening the university’s annual spiritual convocation and marking the beginning of a new academic year. The Aug. 26 gathering was also the first major event held […]

Kauai man is among 9 new Salesian lay missioners

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By Salesian Father Michael Mendl Special to the Herald Led by Father Dominic Tran, the New Rochelle, New York, province of the Salesians of Don Bosco — which encompasses Canada and the Eastern United States — last month commissioned six men and three women as Salesian lay missioners for service in three countries during the […]