Alice E. Secor congratulates her son, Msgr. Gary Secor, at his investiture as a monsignor in 2017. (Courtesy photo / HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Alice E. (Baptiste) Secor’s many decades of generosity and selfless service began when she was still in high school at Sacred Hearts Academy. Equipped with a […]
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Vietnamese Catholic community marks 50 years in isles
The Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Catholic Community’s anniversary celebration Aug. 15 included a procession by the Daughters of the Society of St. Monica at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Father Anthony TranSpecial to the Herald On Aug. 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of Mother Mary, the Vietnamese Holy Martyrs […]
Art celebrating St. Marianne graces university building
Franciscan Sister Joselle Orlando, second from right, and Father Malachi Van Tassell, president of Saint Francis University, were joined by Dr. Kerri Golden, left, and Cynthia Zane at the installation and blessing of Sister Orlando’s triptych. (Courtesy Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald St. Marianne Cope’s legacy […]
Educators pray, connect at year-opening Mass
Hundreds of educators from Catholic schools statewide filled St. Ann Church in Kaneohe Aug. 2 for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Keynote speakers from Hawaii and California focus on artificial intelligence in schools Hawaii Catholic Herald While their students enjoyed a day off from class, educators […]
Talk story: Providing the vulnerable with dignity and hope
Office for Social Ministry “May hope fill your hearts … Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.” (Pope Francis’ proclamation of the 2025 Jubilee Year, delivered May 9, […]
Nationally renowned USCCB official to speak at next Day of Study
St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua will host the diocesan event Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s next Day of Study will feature a nationally renowned leader in evangelization and catechesis, who also has extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry. Marilyn Santos, associate director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis […]
Reflection: Late pastor’s legacy of love and service lives on
Bishop Larry Silva gave the homily during Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen’s funeral Mass Aug. 16 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Jenny Duhaylonsod Delos SantosSpecial to the Herald The faith formation program, the Olakino food distribution program, the Catholic Care Bag Project, the acquisition of the 771 Amana St. property, […]
Obituaries: 2 Dominican Sisters served for decades in Hawaii schools
Mother Felicitas Macsera / 1930-2025 Mother Felicitas Macsera was born April 21, 1930, to Francisco Macsera and Soledad Jaynos in the neighborhood of St. Anne Parish in Molo, Iloilo, Philippines. At the Charity School of the Beaterio of Molo, she learned catechism and vernacular reading under Venerable Mother Rosario Arroyo, founder of the Dominican Sisters […]
Connecting with parish priest is key to spiritual journey
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In the Catholic faith, the parish priest plays a pivotal role as a spiritual guide, confessor and shepherd of the local faith community. Developing a personal relationship with your parish priest can be immensely beneficial for your spiritual growth. Here are some insights on the significance of building such relationships and […]
Annunciation ohana models a life of faith and service
The Ah Hees are deeply involved in parish life at Annunciation Church. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Most families with young children are busy these days — with schoolwork, sports and family activities. They are so busy that one wonders how they can practice stewardship as well as grow in their love […]
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