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Meli Watanuki of Kalaupapa / 1934-2026: Joyful and hard-working, Aunty knew ‘you never give up’

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Kalaupapa lost one of its brightest personalities recently with the death of Meli Watanuki, a pillar of St. Francis Church and a tireless worker who became a businesswoman last year, just before her 91st birthday. Meli died at the Kalaupapa Care Home May 17 following a short illness. […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News, Obituary Tagged With: Hansen's disease, Kalaupapa, Meli Watanuki

Point in Time Count shows progress, challenges

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald A one-night count of people experiencing homelessness on Hawaii island, Maui and Kauai in January showed that efforts to house families and individuals are gradually having a positive impact, thanks to the efforts of community organizations like Hope Services Hawaii. Bridging the Gap, a coalition of agencies dedicated to […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Bridging the Gap, Hawaii Island, Homeless Point in Time Count, HOPE Services Hawaii, Kauai, Maui

Talk Story: Remembering our humanity

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Office for Social Ministry “In order to protect the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, today we must once again reflect on the common good … The civilization of love begins when we choose compassion over power.” (Pope Leo XIV, “Magnifica Humanitas”) Every year, the feast of Pentecost celebrates the coming of the […]

Filed Under: Columns, Commentary, Features, Local News Tagged With: "Magnifica Humanitas", Office for Social Ministry, Pope Leo XIV, Talk Story

Photo: Present and future

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Priests in the Diocese of Honolulu gathered last month for their annual weeklong retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, joined by Bishop Larry Silva and Honolulu’s bishop-elect, Jesuit Father Michael Castori. They paused for a group photo May 21 after a special Mass at St. Stephen’s chapel that included the blessing of then-Deacons […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Bishop Larry Silva, Bishop-elect Father Michael Castori, priests retreat

Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina: Making memories, looking ahead

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Faith and resilience are the keys to overcoming challenges for Tonata Lolesio, principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina. Through the aloha of a strong and supportive community, the students, families and staff of the preschool-through-eighth grade campus have wrapped up their second year at their temporary Kaanapali campus, […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Kaanapali, Kapalua, Lahaina, Maria Lanakila Church, Maui, Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Sacred Hearts School, Tonata Lolesio, wildfire

Love for Bible leads to full life of ministry

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Many years ago, through a simple invitation, Trudy and James Rawlins got involved at St. Ann Church in Kaneohe. They both felt unworthy but were assured that no one is truly worthy on their own. Instead, through the grace of God, we are all given the specific gifts we need […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News, Stewardship Tagged With: Catholic Stewardship Consultants, Kaneohe, St. Ann Church, stewardship, Trudy Rawlins

Exploring the history of devotion to the Sacred Heart

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Sacred Heart of Jesus is probably the most widely recognized representation of Christ’s divine love and unwavering compassion for all of humanity. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been practiced for centuries, and this devotion continues to play an important role in today’s Catholic faith. As we […]

Filed Under: Features, Stewardship Tagged With: Catholic Stewardship Consultants, devotion, Sacred Heart, Sacred Heart of Jesus, stewardship

Celebrate Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi at Holy Trinity Church

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Special to the Herald The Adult Faith Formation Committee at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou warmly invites the community to a holy evening in celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis — a time of grace, reflection and renewal. Join us as we gather at 6 p.m. June 24 in the spirit of St. […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Capuchin Franciscan Father Mike Dalton, Holy Trinity Church, Jubilee Year, Kuliouou, St. Francis of Assisi

Join worldwide rosary to pray for priests

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Special to the Herald All are invited to take part in the Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center, near the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. People can also pray on their own or visit the cathedral basilica’s Facebook […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, Kamiano Center, Rosary

Honor Mary, pregnant mothers with Walking with Moms in Need

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald May is known as the Month of Mary. In Luke 1:30-31, we remember the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and saying, “Mary, do not be afraid. You have found favor with God. You are to become a mother and have a son named Jesus.” Mary’s […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Baby Shower, Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, Respect Life Office, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Walking with Moms in Need

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