Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for January 2025

Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica sees early flood of pilgrims

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By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it. From Dec. 24, when the pope inaugurated the Holy Year, to Jan. 7, the Vatican said, 545,532 people from […]

Wreath-making project helps students on Hawaii island bond, grow in faith

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Combining faith and cultural practices is practically a given in the racial and ethnic melting pot that is Hawaii. Add in fellowship and service, and you get the perfect recipe for an enriching project that fills the cups of both the participants and the people who benefit from […]

Sister ‘CC’ honored for her ministry with young adults

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Benedictine Sister Celeste “CC” Cabral is a familiar face across the diocese — her bright smile, boundless energy and passion for ministry leave a lasting impression on everyone she meets. One of the main areas of ministry for Sister Cabral, who in 2020 was named prioress superior of the Benedictine Monastery based […]

Pope names first female prefect of a Vatican dicastery

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed Consolata Missionary Sister Simona Brambilla to be the first woman to lead a Vatican dicastery, naming her prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. The 59-year-old Italian sister had served as secretary of the dicastery […]

New Washington cardinal arrives at pivotal political moment

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By Kate Scanlon OSV News WASHINGTON — With his appointment as new archbishop of Washington Jan. 6, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy’s term in the nation’s capital will begin shortly after President-elect Donald Trump begins his second stint in the White House, possibly creating flashpoints between the pair during their time in the nation’s capital over […]

Immaculate Conception Church marks 140 years

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Special to the Herald Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue celebrated its 140th anniversary last month with a special Mass followed by a luncheon and program. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the thanksgiving Mass Dec. 8, with La Salette Father Edison Pamintuan, La Salette Father Augustine Uthuppu and Father EJ Resinto concelebrating. They were assisted by Deacon […]

St. Joseph School sophomore wins teen pageant

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Hawaii Catholic Herald A sophomore from St. Joseph School in Hilo is the new Miss Hawaii Island Teen 2025. Olga Lehua Arianoff of Waiakea Uka was crowned Jan. 7 during the Miss Hawaii Island Teen pageant at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. She vied against seven other contestants in a competition that included evening gown, […]

A journey paved with love of music and family

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Hawaii’s permanent deacons Special to the Herald This article is adapted from a feature that previously appeared in the April/May 2023 edition of the “Faith in Motion” newsletter at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. The journey to Deacon Craig Camello’s entry into the diaconate has always been a journey bound in faith — […]

Sister Theresa Chow, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Prayer, fellowship ease adjustments

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald When one moves to a new residence, there are a number of adjustments that need to be made. The most important of these for us Franciscan Sisters is that of managing the schedule for our prayer life. Saying prayers together is integral […]