Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sharing musical gifts with God, community

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]

Holidays offer an opportunity to come home to the church

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, attending Mass regularly might not be part of their routine throughout the year. However, Christmas provides a unique opportunity for fallen-away Catholics to reconnect with their faith and rediscover the beauty of the Mass. How can you use Christmas as a springboard to renew your faith and begin […]

St. Joseph students, staff pay holiday visit to Franciscan sisters

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By Maile Kipapa Special to the Herald In 1900, Franciscan sisters began running St. Joseph School, then a girls’ school, helping to establish a strong foundation for Catholic education in Hilo. In 1944, the purchase of land at Ululani and Hualalai streets secured the future site of St. Joseph elementary and high schools. Just a […]

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, […]