Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bereavement ministry offers space to grieve, find hope

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Facing the future together By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald Experiencing grief is an inevitable part of life. How someone handles their suffering — and if there is a hand to guide them through their journey — makes all the difference. According to the pastor of Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala, addressing that […]

Cancer support group helps all touched by disease

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Facing the future together By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald In response to life-altering cancer diagnoses, a close-knit support group of patients, survivors and caregivers chooses to defy the disease together in fellowship, faith and encouragement. According to longtime parishioner and founding member Ann Jones, the cancer support group at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou is […]

New faith formation project focuses on families

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By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald After a year of listening to parents’ struggles with faith formation at home, catechetical leaders from nine Hawaii parishes are now launching programs designed to strengthen families in their faith life — part of a new initiative that includes dozens of parishes across the U.S. Some 200 parishes, from Hawaii […]

Official notices: Nov. 7, 2025

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Bishop’s schedule Bishop’s announcements and appointments Correction In the Oct. 10, 2025, issue of the Hawaii Catholic Herald, the priest who blessed the new kupuna housing project at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Honokaa was incorrectly identified in a photo on Page 4. Blessed Sacrament Father Victor Diolata, the new pastor of Our Lady […]

St. John Vianney parishioner embraced opportunities to serve

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com It’s often said, “Leave the world better than you found it.” That takes a special kind of person — but anyone who knew Jim Severson, a longtime member of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, knows he lived by those words every day. Severson passed away in September at age 91. […]

Mark milestone in Mary’s life with prayer and charity

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In the rich tapestry of feasts within the Catholic Church, the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. Celebrated on Nov. 21, this feast honors the young Mary’s dedication to God in the temple. It is a day to reflect on her unique role in […]

A joyful jubilee celebration

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By Solinuu TopalianSpecial to the Herald On Oct. 24, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua were joined by numerous clergy, family and friends who gathered for a glorious celebration of the Mass in thanksgiving for their pastor, Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan, in celebration of his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. After Mass, […]

Updates from Christ the King Church

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By Lucy PerosSpecial to the Herald Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, hosted a workshop geared toward religious education teachers Sept. 8 called “Proclaiming the Heart of the Gospel: Kerygmatic Catechesis.” The workshop was presented by Marilyn Santos, associate director of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat on Evangelization and Catechesis, who was […]