Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for May 2025

Talk story: Let us honor Pope Francis, uphold legacy of ‘Laudato Si’’

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Office for Social Ministry “God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love […]

Hawaii’s 2025 Jubilarians: Father Anthony Nepomuceno Pangan

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Born: Manila; 1967 Community: Diocesan (formerly with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament) Celebrating: 25 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: Seven (2006-07, 2019-present) Past ministries: Associate priest/treasurer and community superior, Holy Family Parish, Tabaco City, Philippines; parochial vicar/treasurer, Assumption Parish, Davao City, Philippines; chaplain, De La Salle University, Manila; parochial vicar and assistant […]

Saint Louis junior excels in 2 karate championships

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Hawaii Catholic Herald A student from Saint Louis School in Honolulu proudly represented Hawaii and the United States in two karate championships last month in Las Vegas. Kekai Leong, a junior, competed in the Junior International Cup April 18 and the USA Karate Open Championship April 19-20. At the Junior International Cup, Leong earned a […]

Saint Francis School class of 1975 prepares to hold 50th reunion

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Special to the Herald If you are a classmate of Saint Francis High School’s class of 1975, please join us on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Natsunoya Tea House (Toko Room) for a reunion celebration. Reach out to Bonnie Cathcart Jenss at (808) 295-1928, or join our Facebook page at SFHS Class of […]

Mary, Star of the Sea opens bereavement ministry to all

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and […]

Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago diocese to visit Oahu in July

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The local Samoan faith community will welcome a trailblazing leader for several days of events and worship this summer. Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao, the first Samoan native to lead the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago, will visit Oahu July 8-14. Planned events include a seminar at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa […]

Lisieux and Avila celebrate their iconic saints

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By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News While millions of pilgrims hope to make their way to Rome for the Jubilee Year, Catholics in France and Spain will also have reason to stay in their countries as their respective churches prepare to commemorate two of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints: Sts. Therese of Lisieux and […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: May 9, 2025

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I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Easter season, dear Heraldonites, as we enter the wondrous month dedicated to Our Lady. Surrexit Christus. Alleluia! 1) MARY The visitation, the rosary’s second joyful mystery, commemorates Our Blessed Mother visiting her pregnant cousin. What was her cousin’s name? a) Joanna b) Sarah c) Elizabeth d) Veronica 2) […]