Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

St. Anthony ELC students shine in wreath contest

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Special to the Herald For nearly 40 years, the City and County of Honolulu has featured a wreath contest as part of Honolulu City Lights; this year, the Early Learning Center at St. Anthony School, Kailua proudly participated in the 2025 competition, themed “Navigating by the Stars.” Students created a vibrant wreath using tissue paper, […]

Photo: Holy Trinity parishioners light the way for Jesus

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Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou gathered Nov. 30, the first Sunday of Advent, and hung thousands of festive lights around the church and its campus. Comments from neighbors and the community are very positive. They have said that with the additional traffic during this hectic season, seeing the church illuminated offers respite and […]

Save the date! Celebrate St. Marianne on Jan. 23

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Special to the Herald “I am not afraid of any disease; hence it would be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned.” (St. Marianne Cope) The public is invited next year to remember the legacy of St. Marianne Cope by attending a celebration on her feast day. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at […]

Reflection: Give the present of presence this Christmas

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald Christmas arrives each year with light, music and celebration, but beneath all the joyful noise rests a mystery so profound it reshapes human history: God chose to be with us. In the quiet of Bethlehem, the long-awaited Word of God, promised by the prophets and yearned for by […]

Sarah and David Herrmann: Recognizing Christ born among us

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Embracing family Each Christmas, we gather around the Nativity and contemplate the mystery of God made flesh. We imagine the Holy Family in that humble stable — the newborn Christ wrapped in a simple cloth, Mary joyful but exhausted, and Joseph watchful and protective. It is a scene of tenderness and vulnerability, and a reminder […]