Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

New school year brings joy, optimism

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Hawaii Catholic Herald “I want to give a heartfelt ‘aloha’ and ‘welcome’ to all our Catholic school families, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and administrators. We will continue to work together to provide the best possible future for our children where they can find their individual strengths, contribute positively to society, heal the world, make a […]

Catholic early education in isles is robust despite obstacles

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Catholic Church in Hawaii has long been a source of early education for young children. With both preschools and early learning centers available to the smallest students, parents have been able to boost their children’s social and academic acumen and prepare them for grade school and beyond, […]

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 — […]

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