Hawaii Catholic Herald

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Archives for September 2025

Gathering honors legacy of late Kalaupapa ‘visionary leader’

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Former Gov. John Waihe‘e addressed the crowd Aug. 23 at a celebration of the late Bernard Ka‘owakaokalani Punikai‘a’s 95th birthday and of Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa, the nonprofit organization he created more than two decades ago. “Bernard’s life is a celebration of making things better for people,” Waihe‘e said. (Courtesy Wayne Levin) By Valerie MonsonSpecial […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Humbling ourselves brings freedom, healing

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Witness to Jesus | Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on Aug. 30 at St. Rita Church, Haiku, during the installation of Missionaries of Faith Father Poulose (Paul) Kannampilly as pastor; and on Aug. 31 at Holy Spirit Church/Newman Center, Manoa, during the installation of Father Kurt […]

Joyful stewards serve both church and school

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The Villena ohana is active at St. Joseph Church and School in Hilo. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Linden and Chrislyn Villena and their children — Jayden, Jadelyn, Jaxden and Jorden — are staples at St. Joseph Church and School in Hilo. Linden and Chrislyn are not only cradle Catholics, they are […]

New school year offers opportunities to nurture stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com As parents, we play a vital role in instilling values and faith in our children’s lives. With the new school year now underway, it’s an excellent time to focus on teaching them about stewardship and discipleship, two core principles in the Catholic faith. Here are some practical ways to help your […]

Philippine-born priest to serve as auxiliary bishop in San Jose diocese

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OSV News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Andres “Andy” C. Ligot as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of San Jose, California. The appointment was announced Aug. 29 in Washington by Msgr. Veceslav Tumir, charge d’affaires at the apostolic nunciature, in the temporary absence of Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. The […]

King Street Catholic Cemetery needs community’s support

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By Caroline WrightSpecial to the Herald Most of us are familiar with King Street Catholic Cemetery. Many of us have driven or walked by the old graveyard countless times. Some of us have even noticed the sign on its closed and weathered gate: “Private property/no trespassing.” Not many years ago, the sign on the gate […]

Hawaii Family Forum honors Bishop Silva

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Bishop Larry Silva spoke Aug. 21 after receiving the Francis Oda Legacy Award from Hawaii Family Forum at First Assembly of God Church in Moanalua. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii Family Forum, a nonprofit organization that aims to unite the faith-based community on issues affecting society today, honored Bishop […]

Photo: Prayers for a successful year

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Chaminade University of Honolulu held a welcome Mass for new students and their families Aug. 24, followed by “Brunch with the Brothers” in their on-campus residence, Hale Malia. Families enjoyed meeting the Marianist brothers and learning more about Chaminade’s Marianist history and legacy. Classes began Aug. 25. Above, Marianist Father Chris Wittmann, director of campus […]