Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photos: Scenes from Rome

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Faithful mourned and cardinals gathered in the days following Pope Francis’ death From top: U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, used holy water to bless the body of Pope Francis April 21 in the chapel of his residence, the Domus Sanctae Marthae, at the Vatican (CNS); young people attended Mass […]

Funeral of Pope Francis: Late pontiff believed that ‘church is a home for all’

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Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis was “a pope among the people, with an open heart toward everyone,” said Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, as he presided over the funeral of the pope, who died April 21 at the age of 88. And the people — an estimated […]

Holy Trinity parishioners bring stewardship to life

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com In late 2013, Bob White was asked by Holy Trinity Church’s pastor, Father Dennis Koshko, to begin stewardship at the parish. White was handed an envelope of fellow parishioners’ names and contact information to begin this journey of stewardship. “I asked, and all accepted,” he said, and thus the Stewardship […]

Stewardship is our response to the gift of the Eucharist

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Eucharist, often referred to as the “source and summit of the Christian life” in Catholic theology, stands as the ultimate gift from God to his people. It is in this sacred sacrament that Catholics partake in the real presence of Christ, an encounter that nourishes our souls and strengthens […]

A deacon family’s journey of faith, hope and love

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Hawaii’s permanent deacons By Dr. Charmaine Bissen Special to the Herald “Many are called but few are chosen.” Our family’s journey to the diaconate was filled with dreams and aspirations of helping our Maui community thrive more spiritually. In 2000, my husband Ken Bissen Jr. and I were approached by the deacon at our former […]

Talk story: Let us honor Pope Francis, uphold legacy of ‘Laudato Si’’

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Office for Social Ministry “God of love, show us our place in this world as channels of your love for all the creatures of this earth, for not one of them is forgotten in your sight. Enlighten those who possess power and money that they may avoid the sin of indifference, that they may love […]

Hawaii’s 2025 Jubilarians: Father Anthony Nepomuceno Pangan

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Born: Manila; 1967 Community: Diocesan (formerly with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament) Celebrating: 25 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: Seven (2006-07, 2019-present) Past ministries: Associate priest/treasurer and community superior, Holy Family Parish, Tabaco City, Philippines; parochial vicar/treasurer, Assumption Parish, Davao City, Philippines; chaplain, De La Salle University, Manila; parochial vicar and assistant […]

Saint Louis junior excels in 2 karate championships

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Hawaii Catholic Herald A student from Saint Louis School in Honolulu proudly represented Hawaii and the United States in two karate championships last month in Las Vegas. Kekai Leong, a junior, competed in the Junior International Cup April 18 and the USA Karate Open Championship April 19-20. At the Junior International Cup, Leong earned a […]

Saint Francis School class of 1975 prepares to hold 50th reunion

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Special to the Herald If you are a classmate of Saint Francis High School’s class of 1975, please join us on Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Natsunoya Tea House (Toko Room) for a reunion celebration. Reach out to Bonnie Cathcart Jenss at (808) 295-1928, or join our Facebook page at SFHS Class of […]

Mary, Star of the Sea opens bereavement ministry to all

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Waialae-Kahala has a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. The “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, reflection and […]