Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Patrick Church was filled with joy April 19 as Sacred Hearts Brother Soane Siua took a step closer to becoming a priest. Bishop Larry Silva presided over now-Deacon Siua’s ordination to the transitional diaconate in the Kaimuki parish, which was witnessed by many friends, family and faithful. Clergy and religious women […]
Archives for May 2026
Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry: Jesus, the waypoint of every journey
By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald It was Friday, April 17; I was driving along Nimitz Highway, heading to Pier 36-38 to distribute flyers inviting seafarers to attend the Mass scheduled for the following day, when a text message popped up on my phone: “Morning po, ano oras po yung misa, kuya, tapos […]
The Parish News: May 8, 2026
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St. Elizabeth couple embraces their faith and gives back
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Keith and Robynne Adams have been parishioners at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea for years. While they had attended Mass on and off for more than two decades, during the COVID-19 pandemic something shifted — the Holy Spirit began working on their hearts. They started attending more regularly, and Robynne […]
Mary offers mothers a powerful example of stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Each year, the month of May invites us to pause in gratitude. We celebrate Mother’s Day, and we honor Mary, the mother of God. These two observances naturally belong together, because in Mary we are given the clearest example of what faithful motherhood — and true Christian stewardship — looks […]
Honoring St. Damien: New pathway of prayer and memory is planned at Sacred Heart Hawi
Special to the Herald On the northern tip of Hawaii island, a quiet but meaningful effort is underway to honor one of the most important figures in the history of the church in Hawaii: St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai. Sacred Heart Church in Hawi, the parish where Father Damien served before answering the call […]
Damien students help others in need at food pantry
The teens and grocery recipients both benefit from the initiative, a school official says By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Tucked at the end of a small street in Kalihi, a warehouse buzzed with activity April 22 as workers and volunteers prepared grocery orders for people from across Oahu who struggle to afford fresh, […]
Photo: Knights of Columbus welcome Bishop Silva at annual convention
Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the opening Mass for the Knights of Columbus Hawaii council’s state convention on April 25 at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. He was joined by, from left: Deacon Mike Browning, Father Jack Legal, state deputy Lito Alvarez, Deacon Will Friese and Deacon Rafael Mendoza. After meeting at St. Jude for the […]
4 asteroids gain monikers inspired by Vatican figures
By Gina Christian OSV News Many things are named in honor of popes, including shrines, schools and other structures. The convention has taken to the heavens — literally. The Vatican Observatory announced in an April 29 press release that an asteroid has been named in honor of Pope Leo XIII, who formally reestablished the observatory […]
Pope, Anglican archbishop share call to work together
By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Although the path to full communion has become “more difficult to discern,” Catholics and Anglicans must continue on the path of dialogue and “proclaim Christ to the world,” Pope Leo XIV said in his first meeting with Anglican Archbishop Sarah Mullally of Canterbury. In his address to Archbishop Mullally […]