Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for April 2024

Sacred Hearts School principal ‘humbled’ by national award

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Hawaii Catholic Herald When a deadly wildfire devastated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last August — heavily damaging Sacred Hearts School — Principal Tonata Lolesio maintained her focus and determination to keep the school community together. Guided by her faith and leadership experience, Lolesio was able to rally the school’s staff and students as […]

Sacred Hearts School prepares for big move

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A new temporary campus in Kaanapali will better serve the needs of students, staff and the community By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Space for children to play. A place for them to grow. And for the many families still facing incredible hardships, a safe place to go. When Sacred Hearts School officially moves […]

12 jubilarians are lauded for their ‘miraculous’ work

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Praising their ability to “believe the unbelievable,” Bishop Larry Silva on April 20 honored 12 religious women and clergy celebrating anniversaries of profession or ordination during the annual Jubilarian Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Before a congregation that included fellow religious, faithful, family and […]

Jubilarian: Father Robert Bouffier, SM

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Born: Rockville Centre, New York; 1948 Community: Society of Mary Celebrating: 50 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: 15 (arrived in 2002) Past ministries: High school teacher and chaplain, Dayton, Ohio; university teacher and director of theater, Dayton, Ohio, and Boston; Brazilian apostolate, Boston; associate professor, Chaminade University, Honolulu Current residence: Hollywood, Florida Biography: […]

Mary inspires deep devotion in isles

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald May often arrives with blooming flowers, a feminine and subtle reminder of Mother’s Day — one day out of 31 when we celebrate some of the most important women in our lives. The Catholic Church takes it a step further by celebrating Mary, the mother of God, all month […]

Common questions about Mary, answered

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By Robert Fastiggi OSV News During a visit to Naples in March 2015, Pope Francis spoke to a gathering of priests, seminarians and religious women. In his speech, he told them that a key way to make sure Jesus is at the center of their lives is to “ask his mother to take you to […]

Official notices: April 26, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule April 26, 8 a.m., Bagels with Bishop, Damien Memorial School, Kalihi. April 27, 10 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 5 p.m., “Grape Escapes” gala at Saint Louis School, Kaimuki. April 28, 9:30 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. George Church, Waimanalo; 2 p.m., […]

Inquiry Weekends seek to support deacon vocations

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By Deacon Keith Cabiles Special to the Herald The Office of Permanent Deacon Formation recently hosted eight married couples and two single men discerning the call to the diaconate during an “Inquiry Weekend.” According to Deacon Renier Torres, these “Inquiry Weekends” allow men and married couples to “receive a comprehensive overview of the formation program, […]