By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines have influenced the lives of thousands of students in Hawaii for decades, giving their lives to service, education and love. This year, the sisters in distinctive white-and-black habits are celebrating 60 years of the founding of their Hawaii […]
Archives for June 2024
‘Pure joy enveloped me’
The diocese gains three new priests in Kurt Meyer, Francis Hai Pham and Anthony Tran By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Perhaps fittingly, the Diocese of Honolulu’s latest priestly ordination occurred on the eve of the weekend marking the feast of the Holy Trinity. Fitting because Bishop Larry Silva ordained three deacons who have spent […]
10 men to take the next step in path to becoming deacons
Hawaii Catholic Herald Ten men in the Diocese of Honolulu’s permanent deacon formation program will be instituted to the ministry of lector this month during a rite of lector Mass at the St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at the Mass, which will take place June 16 at 11:30 a.m. The […]
Flock of shepherds
At top, Bishop Larry Silva, center left, and Deacon Anthony Tran, center right, stood with priests from across the diocese May 23 during the annual priests retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Above, Deacon Tran attended to bless his chalice, seen during the Eucharistic prayer as Bishop Silva celebrated Mass, ahead of his […]
Bishop Larry Silva: God never stops saying he loves us
WITNESS TO JESUS | TRINITY SUNDAY Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered May 25-26 at St. Patrick Church, Kaimuki; Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa; and Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish, Manoa, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. I am sure that for all of you children, your parents only have to tell you […]
Official notices: June 7, 2024
Bishop’s schedule June 8, 8 a.m., Mass for Oahu Eucharistic Congress, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. June 8, 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Ala Moana. June 9, 5 p.m., Mass with ordination to the diaconate of Seminarian Lawrence “Larry” Denis III, St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. June […]
Top Catholic educators are honored
Hawaii Catholic Herald Tonata Lolesio, the principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina who guided students, faculty and staff in the aftermath of last August’s deadly wildfires on Maui and has helped to ensure continuity amid the ongoing recovery efforts, was honored May 23 as the Hawaii Catholic Schools administrator of the year during the […]
Celebrating Hawaii’s Catholic high school graduates
Click here to see the Herald’s special section honoring this year’s Catholic high school graduates.
Former diocesan official is appointed to advisory board for nation’s bishops
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy, the former director of the diocesan Office of Faith Formation and a longtime leader in Hawaii Catholic education, has been appointed to a national board that advises U.S. bishops on issues facing the Catholic Church. Ragasa-Mondoy will serve as the lay representative for Region XI of […]
Sacred Hearts School students cap emotional year with graduation
Hawaii Catholic Herald After a school year filled with tragedy and challenges — as well as resilience and faith — 12 eighth graders graduated from Sacred Hearts School May 29 at the school’s current temporary location, Sacred Hearts Mission Church in Kapalua. Sacred Hearts School’s campus in Lahaina was severely damaged last August by the […]