By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Two homegrown deacons will be ordained to the priesthood this month, adding to the growing tally of isle natives who have answered God’s call. On May 22 at 6 p.m., Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Historic Holy Ghost Feast to be celebrated for 133rd year
Special to the Herald This year marks the 133rd year of the Holy Ghost Feast, celebrating “God’s Enduring Love” on Pentecost weekend at Holy Ghost Church in Kula, Upcountry Maui. The festivities will take place on May 23 from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and on May 24 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The commemoration was started by […]
Faith, grace carry deacon as he seeks kidney donor
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Deacon Craig Camello is awaiting a kidney transplant — a reality that has brought uncertainty, long timelines and unexpected setbacks. Through it all, he remains steady in faith, trusting that God is present in each step of the journey. As he approaches the possibility of dialysis and waits for a […]
Clearing the stigma around the word ‘stewardship’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com There is a stigma attached to the word “stewardship” in some Catholic parishes, likely because many pastors and parish leaders mistakenly equate stewardship with money. But a true steward knows that couldn’t be further from the truth. Stewardship is a biblical principle that has nothing to do with money. Nineteen […]
Broken rosary? Sacred Heart Church offers free repairs
By Linda Dela Cruz Special to the Herald A favorite rosary is more than beads and chain links. It carries prayers, memories, comfort and many moments of faith. If the chain on a beloved rosary breaks, you don’t have to throw it away. Your chain-link rosary can be repaired for free at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. […]
Centennial celebration: A milestone birthday with blessed memories
By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald “I only want to go to Mass.” That was Zita Leimomi Mookini Lum’s simple request for her 100th birthday. She did not want a party; she only wanted the Eucharist. Yet what unfolded became something far greater: a reunion nearly a century in the making. […]
2 women affirm commitment to Secular Carmelites
By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald Katherine Catugal and Vicki Richards made their first promise with the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites May 3 during a ceremony at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. The first promise is a three-year commitment to pursue personal holiness through […]
Knights of Columbus gather for annual convention and awards
By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald The Hawaii State Council of the Knights of Columbus held its 47th annual convention and banquet April 25, the feast day of St. Mark. Bishop Larry Silva, a fourth-degree Knight, celebrates the opening convention Mass at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. During his homily, Bishop Silva thanked the […]
The School News: May 22, 2026
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Jesuit Father Matthew Yim: Community and prayer
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald After working at the Bishop Museum for some time and meeting regularly with a spiritual director, I spoke with my pastor about my growing sense of a call to the priesthood. Since I already had a master’s degree, he suggested that I […]