By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald After eight decades of providing elementary education on Kauai, St. Catherine School in Kapaa will become the latest Catholic campus in Hawaii to cease operations. The school’s closure at the end of the academic year next month comes despite “tireless efforts to sustain its mission,” according to a […]
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Taking the next step
Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham and Anthony Tran prepare for their priestly ordination By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Years of hard work, discernment and lots of prayers have led three men to the priesthood in the Diocese of Honolulu. On May 24, Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham […]
Priest assignments touch multiple islands, vicariates
Hawaii Catholic Herald Parishes across the state will see leadership transitions this summer as 12 priests receive new assignments and three deacons are ordained to the priesthood. Some of the changes, which are effective July 1 except for one, will occur within one island, while others will span several. On Oahu, La Salette Father Adondee […]
Bishop Larry Silva: With the Good Shepherd, we can fend off evil
WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered during the weekend of April 20-21 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Waialae-Kahala; Holy Family Church, Honolulu; and St. Michael Church, Waialua, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. Bishop Silva is on a pilgrimage to Lourdes […]
Official notices: May 10, 2024
Bishop’s schedule May 10, 1 p.m., Meeting of the board of trustees of St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, California. May 11, 1 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Jude Church, Kapolei [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 6 p.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Anthony Church, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor] May 12, […]
Talk story: Tuition aid will support Sacred Hearts School students
Office for Social Ministry “Earth’s creator, Everyday God, loving maker, O Jesus, you who shaped us, O spirit, recreate us, come, be with us. In your presence, Everyday God, we are gathered, O Jesus, you have called us, O spirit, to restore us, come, be with us. Life of all lives, Everyday God, love of […]
Moms embrace vocation of parenthood
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mother’s Day might be considered by some as little more than a profit-driven “holiday,” but the concept of paying homage to one’s roots — one’s mother — can be traced back to ancient Christian times. And it’s no surprise to Catholics that the day falls in the month […]
Journalist, storyteller remembered for ‘great love’ of Hawaii and its people
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Emme Tomimbang Burns, an icon of journalism and storytelling in Hawaii who died earlier this year, was remembered April 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu during a funeral Mass that saw family, friends and faithful gather to honor a lifetime spent […]
SHA students get head start on college
By Sr. Malia Dominica Wong, O.P., Chaminade University instructor Special to the Herald In the fall of 2023, 17 Sacred Hearts Academy juniors made an unprecedented commitment to their academic pursuits. In partnership with Chaminade University of Honolulu, they enrolled in Chaminade’s Early College Program which will allow them to graduate from SHA with their […]
Parish ‘baby showers’ offer pregnant, parenting mothers support
Special to the Herald Pregnant and parenting moms are in our parishes and neighborhoods, but in desperation are turning to other places for help. Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide program established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2020 to welcome pregnant and parenting moms to honor the gift of life. […]
Parish News: May 10, 2024
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Sarah Robsdottir: Give graduates space to enjoy life
Commentary Last year, my oldest son graduated high school with flying colors. He received a great college scholarship and had a lot to be proud of. So, you’d think he wouldn’t look utterly fatigued each time an aunt, uncle, hairdresser, Sunday School teacher, the guy at the deli, our priest, the trashman — literally everyone […]
Social media influencer remembered for faith, pro-life advocacy
By Zoey Maraist OSV News When Jessica Hanna was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, she fought to find treatment that would heal her and preserve the life of her unborn child. Months later, she had a healthy baby boy and scans showing no sign of cancer. But tragically, her cancer soon returned. Through the ups […]
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