By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald After a year of listening to parents’ struggles with faith formation at home, catechetical leaders from nine Hawaii parishes are now launching programs designed to strengthen families in their faith life — part of a new initiative that includes dozens of parishes across the U.S. Some 200 parishes, from Hawaii […]
Archives for November 2025
Official notices: Nov. 7, 2025
Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments Correction In the Oct. 10, 2025, issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, the priest who blessed the new kupuna housing project at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Honokaa was incorrectly identified in a photo on Page 4. Blessed Sacrament Father Victor Diolata, the new pastor of Our Lady […]
St. John Vianney parishioner embraced opportunities to serve
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com It’s often said, “Leave the world better than you found it.” That takes a special kind of person — but anyone who knew Jim Severson, a longtime member of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, knows he lived by those words every day. Severson passed away in September at age 91. […]
Mark milestone in Mary’s life with prayer and charity
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In the rich tapestry of feasts within the Catholic Church, the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. Celebrated on Nov. 21, this feast honors the young Mary’s dedication to God in the temple. It is a day to reflect on her unique role in […]
A joyful jubilee celebration
By Solinuu TopalianSpecial to the Herald On Oct. 24, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua were joined by numerous clergy, family and friends who gathered for a glorious celebration of the Mass in thanksgiving for their pastor, Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan, in celebration of his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. After Mass, […]
Updates from Christ the King Church
By Lucy PerosSpecial to the Herald Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, hosted a workshop geared toward religious education teachers Sept. 8 called “Proclaiming the Heart of the Gospel: Kerygmatic Catechesis.” The workshop was presented by Marilyn Santos, associate director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Evangelization and Catechesis, who was […]
Photo: Rosary, rain or shine
Sacred Heart Church in Waianae held a living rosary Oct. 26, with parish ministry members — illuminated by colorful glow sticks — encircling the Blessed Virgin Mary to recite their decades. Originally planned for the grotto, the gathering was moved inside by Father Carlito Joey Ranjo (back left) due to God’s gift of rain. (Courtesy […]
The School News: Nov. 7, 2025
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Pope Leo’s Middle East trip to focus on dialogue, peace
By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2. The Vatican released the itinerary for Pope Leo’s first foreign trip Oct. […]
St. Peter’s Basilica hosts traditional Latin Mass for pilgrims
By Cindy WoodenCatholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In the presence of hundreds of priests and with lay faithful packed into the pews and standing along the walls, U.S. Cardinal Raymond L. Burke celebrated the traditional Latin Mass Oct. 25 at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican said Pope Leo […]