Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Sacred Heart’s ‘Father Joey’ enjoys twice the celebration

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Father Carlito A. “Joey” Ranjo Jr. marked two milestones last month: On Nov. 26, he became a member of the clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu and was also named pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Waianae (he previously was the parish administrator). Father Ranjo was formerly a priest of the Diocese of Laoag, Philippines. […]

Photo: St. John the Baptist prepares for Advent with wreath-making

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Parishioners of St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi gathered in the parish hall Nov. 29 for a special Advent wreath-making event. The workshop offered parishioners a hands-on opportunity to create their own beautiful Advent wreaths to display in their homes throughout the season of Advent. More than just a craft session, the event also […]

St. Anthony ELC students shine in wreath contest

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Special to the Herald For nearly 40 years, the City and County of Honolulu has featured a wreath contest as part of Honolulu City Lights; this year, the Early Learning Center at St. Anthony School, Kailua proudly participated in the 2025 competition, themed “Navigating by the Stars.” Students created a vibrant wreath using tissue paper, […]

Photo: Holy Trinity parishioners light the way for Jesus

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Parishioners of Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou gathered Nov. 30, the first Sunday of Advent, and hung thousands of festive lights around the church and its campus. Comments from neighbors and the community are very positive. They have said that with the additional traffic during this hectic season, seeing the church illuminated offers respite and […]

Hawaii teen stands out at national youth conference

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The annual gathering featured a first-ever digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald A group of Hawaii youth and their chaperones joined thousands of other young people last month for the annual National Catholic Youth Conference, which welcomes teenage faithful to come together for prayer, catechesis and community. This year, […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Joining Christ on pilgrimage to paradise

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Witness to Jesus | Solemnity of Christ the King Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Nov. 23 at Christ the King Church, Kahului, at the conclusion of the annual Diocesan Conference of Filipino Catholic Clubs. Some time ago I made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Our bus driver was a young […]

Reflection: A sacred journey to Mexico’s heartland

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By Deacon Raul Perez Special to the Herald There is something uniquely powerful about pilgrimage — a journey outward that becomes a journey inward. For the 23 pilgrims who departed Honolulu on Nov. 6, bound for the sacred landscapes of Mexico, this truth revealed itself day after day. Each stop along the way became more […]

Show your generosity to church even after death

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com “Our days glide by; death is at our door.” — St. Francis de Sales, “The Devout Life” Stewardship is a way of life. Its practice is the only true path of Christian living, which demands active service and charitable giving. To be considered a way of life, however, stewardship must […]

Finding joy and purpose in selfless service

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Marynor Pacleb embraces ministry at Maria Lanakila Church By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Those who don’t know much about stewardship might believe it’s all about how much money a person puts in the collection plate. But it’s so much more than that — it’s returning to God based on the gifts you’ve been given and […]