Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for May 2025

New deacon urged to remain close to God’s love

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Enthusiasm and joy radiated through St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church on May 17 as the Mililani parish’s native son, Taylor K. Mitchell, entered the final leg of his path toward priesthood. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Mitchell to the transitional diaconate in the mid-morning Mass with nearly three dozen priests and deacons […]

‘You have heard the call of Jesus’

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Bishop Larry Silva ordains Preston Castro and Lawrence ‘Larry’ Denis III to the priesthood Hawaii Catholic Herald As a full congregation at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa looked on, the Diocese of Honolulu gained two new priests May 16 as Bishop Larry Silva ordained Deacon Preston Castro and Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III to the […]

Isle Catholics surprised, heartened by Pope Leo XIV

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald It was still early in the morning for Hawaii’s faithful when news broke of white smoke pouring from a chimney atop Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel — indicating that the 133 cardinals gathered inside had elected a new pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. After an hour […]

Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘a united church’ at inaugural Mass

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By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for “a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.” “In this our […]

New papal motto, coat of arms explained

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Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms. When he appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly after […]

Born in U.S., but a global missionary and leader

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By Maria Wiering OSV News Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter — the first American to hold that role. His first words: “Peace be with […]

From eager anticipation to celebration in St. Peter’s Square

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — When white smoke came pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney and the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica started pealing, people who had been relaxing at cafes or sitting in the shade went running or quickly walking toward St. Peter’s Square. “Hurry! Get over here! It’s […]

Official notices: May 23, 2025

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Bishop’s schedule May 19-23, annual priests’ retreat, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe. May 24, 10 a.m., baccalaureate Mass for Damien Memorial School at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Philomena Church, Salt Lake. May 24, 5:30 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Mary, Star […]