Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Wisconsin commissioning

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John Akau, a seminarian of the Diocese of Honolulu, was commissioned for parish ministry at the Rite of Commissioning eSeminarians Involved in Pastoral Service, during Mass at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Sept. 7, in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. Akau, far left in the photo, commissioned for service in the Wisconsin parishes of St. […]

Official notices: Sept. 30, 2022

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Bishop’s Schedule Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate. October 1, 8:00 am, Oahu Stewardship Day, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 11:30 am, Ohana in Christ Donor Mass and Reception, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe; 1:30 pm, Blessing of Columbaria at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. October 2, 10:00 am, Mass at St. Augustine Church, Waikiki. October […]

Kailua parish hosting fall marriage enrichment seminar

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  St. John Vianney Parish in Kailua will sponsor a five-week Marriage in Christ Seminar starting in October for married couples interested in enriching their relationships. This seminar, which consists of Wednesday evening gatherings, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 12 through Nov. 9, invites couples of all ages “to renew their love and affection for each other, […]

Order of Malta is seeking ill persons to take on pilgrimage to Lourdes

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  The Order of Malta Western Association U.S.A. is looking for Hawaii Catholics with a life changing illness or physical challenge to go on a pilgrimage next year, May 2-10, to wash in the healing waters of Lourdes, France. The trip is free for the ill person, whom the Order of Malta refers to a […]

Hawaii’s Franciscan Associates install co-directors, recommit members

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The Franciscan Associates in Hawaii, on Sept. 17, installed their co-directors and accepted the recommitments of active members. Their new co-director, Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities Marie Jose Romano, was installed with current co-directors, Socorro DeGuzman and Joy Yadao. All active associates recommitted for another three years. Sister Donna McGartland, council member […]

Sister Fay Pele, Daughters of St. Paul: The people connection

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VIRIDITAS 2: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald In our Honolulu bookstore chapel, there was the saying, “Do not be afraid, I am with you.” With the store closing in Hawaii, there was so much fear in me. Although Hawaii was the second house I closed, there were so […]