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 […]

Save the date! Celebrate St. Marianne on Jan. 23

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Special to the Herald “I am not afraid of any disease; hence it would be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned.” (St. Marianne Cope) The public is invited next year to remember the legacy of St. Marianne Cope by attending a celebration on her feast day. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at […]

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, […]

Seafarers’ ministry marks World Day of the Poor

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald The Apostleship of the Sea Ministry-Hawaii (AoSMH) sailed the high seas last month with the biggest number yet of longline fishers who attended the Eucharistic celebration of the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forty-one fishers were at the holy Mass on Nov. 15 as they also observed […]

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 […]