Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines showed off their dancing skills July 22 on Appreciation Day at the Iloilo Convention Center during centennial festivities in Iloilo, Philippines. (Courtesy Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP, via Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines) By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPSpecial to […]
Archives for August 2025
Alleged miracle attributed to Dutton’s intercession
Hawaii Catholic Herald There is an exciting update on the sainthood cause for Servant of God Joseph Dutton, a layman who worked for decades with Hansen’s disease patients in Kalaupapa — first alongside Father Damien de Veuster, then as a contemporary of Mother Marianne Cope. The Joseph Dutton Guild, which was established a decade ago […]
Official notices: Aug. 15, 2025
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Bishop Larry Silva: ‘Vanities’ fade, but God’s love is always with you
Witness to Jesus | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou, Hawaii island, in celebration of confirmation and first holy Communion. This is a wonderful day for all of you who are going to receive confirmation and first […]
St. George couple: ‘We love serving the Lord’
Paul and Maria Dumas are tireless volunteers at St. George Church. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com When some people think of volunteering their time, they consider it a chore. Modern society tells us that we should be paid for our work. But, as good stewards, we know that isn’t true. We all […]
Bishops’ letter offers framework for a life of stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In 1992, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released a pastoral letter that would resonate through the years, shaping the way Catholics perceive and practice their faith. Titled “Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response,” this document serves as a profound blueprint for how Catholics should live stewardship as a way of life and […]
Men’s ministry honors 5 at annual fundraiser
From left: Glenn Chong, Bishop Larry Silva, Marcus Briggs, LaVern Pieper, Mario Orbito and Douglass Dudevoir holding a photo of Chuck Furr. (Courtesy Ron Gochenouer) Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Hawaii, a ministry focused on helping Catholic men across the state grow in faith and fellowship, held its second annual Sip & Savor […]
Support Mililani parishioner in dizzying fundraising feat
Hawaii Catholic Herald A St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church parishioner is going “Over The Edge” this fall in support of Special Olympics Hawaii. Dan Del Monte, 82, a Vietnam submarine veteran who has served for decades as an extraordinary minister of holy Communion at the Mililani church, will rappel from the rooftop of the […]
Faithful on Maui welcome traveling Jubilee cross
Robbi Kean, left, wore a traditional Ukrainian outfit, and Lucy Peros wore traditional Filipino attire at the send-off Mass for the diocesan traveling Jubilee cross, which left Christ the King Church in Kahului July 26 and was transported to St. Ann Church in Waihee. (Courtesy Audie Pascual) By Lucy PerosSpecial to the Herald The island […]
Photos: Knights of Columbus officers installed for new term
Above: On July 20, Council 16414 installed its officers at St. Rita Church in Nanakuli. From left: insurance field agent Galo Camacho; financial secretary Chris Kalili; treasurer Sebastian Lopez; Grand Knight Bill Kozak; Father Paulo Kosaka, pastor of St. Rita; district deputy Richard Lacuesta; district warden George Leony; Deputy Grand Knight Thomas Zizzi; and new […]