Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Vicar general to give opening address for Stewardship Day.

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Msgr. Gary Secor, vicar general of the Diocese of Honolulu, will give the opening address for this year’s Diocesan Stewardship Day, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28, at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church at 95-370 Kuahelani Avenue, Mililani. The theme for the day is “Inspiration, Practical Ideas and Networking for Our Parishes, Our People.” […]

Ewa woman makes profession as Secular Franciscan

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Ana Monica Cleverdon of Immaculate Conception Parish, Ewa, made her permanent profession into the Secular Franciscan Order during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church, Sunday, July 11. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor of Holy Trinity and region spiritual assistant for the Secular Franciscans, presided at the Mass. The Secular Franciscan Order, formerly […]

St. John, Mililani, rich in art, celebrates 50 years

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For a half-century, in the heart of Mililani Town in central Oahu, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church has brought people closer to Christ through its liturgies, sacraments, pastoral care, education and social ministries. And art. Beginning with the church itself, designed by Vladimir Ossipoff, perhaps Hawaii’s most acclaimed modern architect, to its collection of […]

Pandemic cuts number of priests working in the diocese

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The new directory of the Catholic Church in Hawaii, published digitally July 1, offers a snapshot of the diocese, numbers-wise. In that respect, things have kept steady compared to the previous directory published two years ago, except for a decline in the number of priests actively serving in the […]

SISTER STEPHEN MARIE SERRAO, OSF | 1929-2021

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‘Journeying with God’ was a blessing for Hilo-born Sister of St. Francis Sister Stephen Marie Serrao, a “Hilo girl” who served as a Catholic school educator for 50 years and is remembered for her “great sense of humor,” died July 6 at age 91 at the Plaza in Kaneohe after a brief illness. She was […]

SISTER DOLORES ROSSO, MM | 1924-2021

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Maryknoller’s mission a ‘source of awe, wonder, joy and gratitude’ Maryknoll Sister Dolores Rosso, who served more than 45 years in Hawaii, mostly at Maryknoll School, died July 6 at Maryknoll, New York. As a Maryknoll Sister for 78 years, her personal motto, from St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, was, “I live, now not […]

Diocese offers new resource for ministry formation, certification

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By Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva has approved an outstanding new resource for lay ecclesial ministry formation and certification in the Diocese of Honolulu. On Sept. 1 and 4, Mark Ginter of the Franciscan University Catechetical Institute will provide online introductory sessions for pastors, parish catechetical leadership teams, and school administrators. […]

11 island parishes assigned new pastors, administrators

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Eleven Hawaii parishes were introduced to new pastors or administrators as this year’s new slate of clergy appointments took effect. Four priests were also named as parochial vicars (formerly called associate pastors). The assignments, made by Bishop Larry Silva and published in the Hawaii Catholic Herald in the official […]