By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu on June 17 formally announced the start of its yearlong celebration of the 200th anniversary of Catholicism’s arrival in Hawaii, which will culminate on the exact date of the bicentennial in July 2027. Missionary priests and brothers from the French Congregation of the Sacred Hearts […]
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Ronald ‘Ron’ Gochenouer / 1963-2026: Men’s ministry leader left lasting witness of love, service
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On the screen of Ron Gochenouer’s phone is the quote: “Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.” “That’s kind of how Ron rolled,” said his wife, Teresa Gochenouer. “He didn’t talk about stuff — he got into motion.” The passing of the man of few words and […]
Diocese aims to streamline financial reporting
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald According to Lisa Sakamoto, chief financial officer for the Diocese of Honolulu, the best financial statements in parishes and schools are accurate, timely and complete — a long-term goal of the diocese. After years of surveys, financial reviews and collection audits, the diocese on July 1 debuted the Sage […]
Hawaii Catholic Herald earns 5 media awards in diverse range of categories
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii Catholic Herald netted five honors in the 2026 Catholic Media Awards last month, ranging from photography to newswriting to design. The awards are given out by the Catholic Media Association, which names the winners during its annual Catholic Media Conference — held this year in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The […]
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‘Healing Hearts’ ministry to begin summer sessions
Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala is home to a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, […]
Expect traffic around co-cathedral during 2 days of events for bishop-elect
Hawaii Catholic Herald The episcopal ordination and installation of Jesuit Father Michael T.T. Castori as the sixth bishop of Honolulu will bring a great deal of joy and celebration when the liturgy takes place July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. The Mass, as well as evening vespers the night before, will […]
Parishioner loves to serve in the Lord’s vineyard
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Esther Tokars of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua lives by an important precept — “the Lord needs workers in his vineyard” — and a major part of her life is serving the parish. Tokars’ understanding of serving the Lord goes back to when she was growing up at St. […]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: The weekend that blesses generations
By Ruby Mae Galiza-Baldovi Special to the Herald A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is more than a retreat — it is a sacred pause, a moment to breathe and a chance to rediscover the heart of your marriage. In a world filled with noise, responsibilities and quiet exhaustion, this weekend becomes a gentle doorway back […]
St. Stephen Church, Honolulu: Show of gratitude
In celebration of all fathers and father figures, some of the women of St. Stephen Church in Honolulu hosted a simple breakfast in the Stephen P. Alencastre Memorial Building conference room for the hard-working men who recently helped with big renovation projects around the campus. After the 8 a.m. daily Mass on June 22, La Salette […]
St. Theresa Parish, Mountain View: Triple celebration
Blessed Sacrament Father Samuel Loterte, pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Mountain View, celebrated his 66th birthday, 35th priesthood anniversary and incardination to the Diocese of Honolulu June 7 in the St. Joseph School cafeteria in Hilo. It was a joyful, fun-filled and successful celebration. Blessed Sacrament Father Ferdinand Tomo opened the fellowship with a prayer […]
Christina Capecchi: Walking with God
Twenty Something No television soundtrack is more deeply embedded in my memory than the opening song for “Little House on the Prairie.” It lilts and skips as the Ingalls girls bound down a prairie hill that feels as wide as childhood itself, the youngest tumbling behind them. When I hear it, I’m 9 again. No […]
Jenna Marie Cooper: ‘Non-Catholic wedding’ has many nuances
Question corner Q Can a Catholic priest or deacon attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? I realize that a Catholic priest or deacon should not attend the actual non-Catholic wedding ceremony. My question concerns attending the party following the actual ceremony. A I think the main answer here is really that it all […]
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