Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Archives for December 2025

Official notices: Dec. 19, 2025

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Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments Correction In the Dec. 19, 2025, issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, the hometown of Father Renato Maliwat, parochial vicar at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, was incorrectly listed as Batangas, Philippines, in the “Viriditas2: Soul Greening” column. Father Maliwat was born in Pangasinan, Philippines. The Herald regrets the […]

Sharing musical gifts with God, community

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]

Holidays offer an opportunity to come home to the church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, attending Mass regularly might not be part of their routine throughout the year. However, Christmas provides a unique opportunity for fallen-away Catholics to reconnect with their faith and rediscover the beauty of the Mass. How can you use Christmas as a springboard to renew your faith and begin […]

Papal panel rejects ordination of women to diaconate

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By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted against the possibility of ordaining women deacons while also supporting more study on the issue. The panel also expressed hope that women’s access to other ministries would be expanded. Pope Francis established the […]

Christmas carols are a ‘divine gift’ for all, pope says

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the deepest movements of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said after listening, clapping and singing along at the Vatican Christmas concert with the poor. “As the melodies touched […]

St. Joseph students, staff pay holiday visit to Franciscan sisters

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By Maile Kipapa Special to the Herald In 1900, Franciscan sisters began running St. Joseph School, then a girls’ school, helping to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education in Hilo. In 1944, the purchase of land at Ululani and Hualalai streets secured the future site of St. Joseph elementary and high schools. Just a […]

Photo: Sacred Heart’s ‘Father Joey’ enjoys twice the celebration

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Father Carlito A. “Joey” Ranjo Jr. marked two milestones last month: On Nov. 26, he became a member of the clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu and was also named pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Waianae (he previously was the parish administrator). Father Ranjo was formerly a priest of the Diocese of Laoag, Philippines. […]

Photo: St. John the Baptist prepares for Advent with wreath-making

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Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi gathered in the parish hall Nov. 29 for a special Advent wreath-making event. The workshop offered parishioners a hands-on opportunity to create their own beautiful Advent wreaths to display in their homes throughout the season of Advent. More than just a craft session, the event also […]