Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board: Don’t miss chance to join the Jubilee

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Editorial On Dec. 24, Pope Francis ushered in a gift to the church that comes once every 25 years: a jubilee year, this year themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” Jubilee celebrations have been held regularly in the Catholic Church since 1300, but they trace their roots to the Jewish tradition of marking a jubilee year every […]

Incarcerated women, families reunite for the holidays

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Women sentenced to prison on Oahu got a chance to embrace their children for a one-day event in honor of the holiday season. On Dec. 7, a total of 38 caregivers, mothers from the Women’s Community Correctional Center and children of the incarcerated women gathered for food, fellowship, fun […]

New transitional deacon is Waipahu’s ‘native son’

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Waipahu welcomed home one of its own Dec. 14 as Preston Castro took one step closer to priesthood. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Castro, now Deacon Castro, to the transitional diaconate at St. Joseph Church — the new deacon’s home parish — in front of hundreds of family members, […]

Kailua resident overflowed with generosity, love for life

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LOUIS ‘UNCLE LOU’ ‘LUIGI’ ANTHONY CARNAZZO / 1935-2024 By Gina Carnazzo Special to the Herald Lou Carnazzo died in Kailua on Nov. 25, 2024. He was born Nov. 16, 1935, in LeMars, Iowa, to devoutly Catholic first-generation Sicilian parents. A childhood injury left Lou with lifelong physical challenges. One year later, he lost his father. […]

Talk story: Celebrate and savor ohana as we enter Jubilee Year

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the door of our salvation, whom the church is charged to proclaim always, everywhere and to all as our hope. … Let us help each other discover this encounter with Christ who gives us life, […]

‘Naming of a Child’ Mass honors keiki lost before birth

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By Valerie and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald A few years ago, Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy, then the diocesan director of faith formation and religious education, offered a suggestion to Bishop Larry Silva and other priests regarding the loss of a child through miscarriage. She noted how men and women grieve silently for their loss, […]

Pacific islands bear European Christian influence

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Several locations are named for important days on religious calendars Special to the Herald “How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? “How’d you like to spend the holiday away across the sea? “How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? “How’d you like to hang a stocking on a great big coconut […]