Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Remember and honor people, history of Kalaupapa in January

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By Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa Special to the Herald January is Kalaupapa Month, a time to shine a light on the lives of the nearly 8,000 men, women and children who were taken from their families and sent to Kalaupapa because of government policies regarding leprosy, now also called Hansen’s disease. Most never saw their […]

Fishermen find support from Philippines, Knights of Peter Claver

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald The recently established Unit 419 of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary continues to support the foreign longline fishermen working in Hawaii’s longline fishery, working with the Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry in its mission to minister to the “people of the sea.” In collaboration […]

Taize prayer service is open to all

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Special to the Herald All are invited to attend an ecumenical Taize prayer service this month, held every year in observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Taize service will take place at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish on the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus. According to a […]

Scouting and faith anchor Kailua ohana

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Garcia family is seven members strong, but it grows even larger when it includes fellow parishioners at St. Anthony of Padua Church and St. John Vianney Church, both in Kailua. As such, the Garcias feel called to get involved. “We all participate in our family life, so we are […]

Catholic schools build knowledge and virtues

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Catholics around the United States and the world, the significance of imparting not only academic knowledge but also fostering a deep understanding of the Catholic faith is paramount. Catholic schools stand as a cornerstone of the faith for our children, providing a holistic education that shapes minds and souls. […]

Holy Rosary Church gears up for centennial celebration

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By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald Holy Rosary Church in Paia, Maui, is honored to commemorate a century of rich history and significant milestones, which have shaped its legacy as a spiritual haven for the community. The journey of the present location of Holy Rosary Church began on Jan. 24, 1926, with the placement […]

4 isle delegates congratulate newly elected leadership team for Sisters of St. Francis

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Special to the Herald The Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities last month held an Extraordinary Chapter to elect a new leadership team following the sudden death in October of Sister Rita Marie Fritzen, who had been chosen to serve as general minister during the General Chapter in July. Four sisters from Hawaii  […]

St. Theresa School Christmas program offers a ‘super’ take on birth of Jesus

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By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald A Nativity scene with superheroes? Joseph as a huge DC Comics fan? Yes, this was the premise of the 2025 St. Theresa School, Kekaha, Christmas Song Program titled “A Super Christmas.” The presentation before Christmas break was a little unorthodox, but the message was loud and clear. As […]

Sacred Hearts Father Lomano Fifita, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe: Responding to God’s call

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I made my final profession as a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary in January 2024. In December of that year, I was ordained a priest. In January 2025, I was missioned to Hawaii. The life […]

Revamped annual appeal to focus on supporting ministries

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has given its annual appeal a new name and is taking a new approach to communicating and sharing its mission. The Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal: Sharing God’s Gifts, or CMAA, replaces the Ohana in Christ campaign. It begins in February and ends June 30. “It […]