Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Reflection and prayer: Maui marks 1 year since wildfires

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From Kaanapali to Kahului, people gather to commemorate one year since the deadly West Maui wildfires Hawaii Catholic Herald Among the numerous services and ceremonies marking one year since the historic wildfires that wreaked havoc in West Maui, the Catholic community held its own services commemorating the grim occasion. At Sacred Hearts School, students gathered […]

Spared from disaster, historic church waits

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The visit to Maria Lanakila Church started on a warm Saturday morning outside Longs Drugs on Honoapiilani Highway. Father Kuriakose Nadooparambil arrived promptly at 9:30 on Aug. 3 to take a reporter into Lahaina’s burn zone, which remains closed to the public a year after the wildfire disaster […]

A new place to call home

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Sacred Hearts School’s temporary campus in Kaanapali is blessed and opened for the 2024-25 academic year Hawaii Catholic Herald Sacred Hearts School, the Lahaina school largely destroyed by last year’s historic wildfire, marked the next step in its journey of recovery and resilience Aug. 2 as its temporary campus in Kaanapali was formally blessed — […]

Official notices: Aug. 16, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule Aug. 16, 12 p.m., Mass for the anniversary of the dedication of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. Aug. 17, 5 p.m., Mass with installation of Rev. Arnel Soriano as pastor of Annunciation Parish, Waimea. Aug. 18, 11 a.m., Mass with installation of Rev. Victor Diolata, SSS, as pastor […]

Stewardship: God is ‘priority of life’ for stewardship leader

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Kamalani Rodrigues, a parishioner at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, many of the things she has learned through life directly translate to her stewardship journey. Rodrigues currently serves as chair of the diocesan Stewardship Commission. Her term runs through June 2025. Being involved in stewardship aligns with her […]

Stewardship: We are all blessed with talents and abilities

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The word “talent” often conjures up images of stage performers in the spotlight, captivating awestruck audiences with their impeccable musical or acting skills. While these talented performers are certainly deserving of applause, the majority of the population sits hiding in the shadows, staring on in amazement while feeling overlooked — […]

Exploring ‘moments of return’

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Office of Evangelization and Catechesis is sponsoring a series of workshops that will address “moments of return” and how faithful and church leaders can build upon these times with intentionality, pastoral care and a missionary spirit. “Making the Most of Moments: Accompaniment and Evangelization Through Moments of Return” […]

Married couples are invited to enrich their spiritual bond

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Worldwide Marriage Encounter, a faith-based marriage enrichment program, is offering a unique experience aimed at deepening the spiritual connection between married couples. “God Chose You for Me” is a seven-hour program that will guide couples in creating a personal prayer that they can use as a daily practice to reinforce their commitment […]

Mary, Star of the Sea’s bereavement ministry is open to all in mourning

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has a newly activated bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through scripture, prayer, […]