Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk Story: A day of symbolism and hope

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Office for Social Ministry “Many migrants, refugees and displaced persons are witnesses of hope…they demonstrate this daily through their resilience and trust in God.” (Pope Leo XIV, message for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees) On July 4, Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. Across the country, families will […]

‘Healing Hearts’ ministry to begin summer sessions

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala is home to a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one. This “Healing Hearts” ministry provides participants an opportunity to explore mourning after the death of a loved one through Scripture, prayer, […]

Expect traffic around co-cathedral during 2 days of events for bishop-elect

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The episcopal ordination and installation of Jesuit Father Michael T.T. Castori as the sixth bishop of Honolulu will bring a great deal of joy and celebration when the liturgy takes place July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. The Mass, as well as evening vespers the night before, will […]

Parishioner loves to serve in the Lord’s vineyard

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Esther Tokars of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua lives by an important precept — “the Lord needs workers in his vineyard” — and a major part of her life is serving the parish. Tokars’ understanding of serving the Lord goes back to when she was growing up at St. […]

Worldwide Marriage Encounter: The weekend that blesses generations

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By Ruby Mae Galiza-Baldovi Special to the Herald A Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend is more than a retreat — it is a sacred pause, a moment to breathe and a chance to rediscover the heart of your marriage. In a world filled with noise, responsibilities and quiet exhaustion, this weekend becomes a gentle doorway back […]

St. Stephen Church, Honolulu: Show of gratitude

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In celebration of all fathers and father figures, some of the women of St. Stephen Church in Honolulu hosted a simple breakfast in the Stephen P. Alencastre Memorial Building conference room for the hard-working men who recently helped with big renovation projects around the campus. After the 8 a.m. daily Mass on June 22, La Salette […]

St. Theresa Parish, Mountain View: Triple celebration

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Blessed Sacrament Father Samuel Loterte, pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Mountain View, celebrated his 66th birthday, 35th priesthood anniversary and incardination to the Diocese of Honolulu June 7 in the St. Joseph School cafeteria in Hilo. It was a joyful, fun-filled and successful celebration. Blessed Sacrament Father Ferdinand Tomo opened the fellowship with a prayer […]

Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: July 3, 2026

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Happy July, quiztastics! This quiz is the perfect way to exercise your brain while avoiding yard work, folding laundry, or explaining to your grandchildren how a rotary phone worked. Boa sorte, meus amigos! 1) CHURCH ARCHITECTURE The Sagrada Familia Basilica’s recently completed Tower of Jesus Christ makes the church the tallest Catholic church in the […]

Jenna Marie Cooper: ‘Non-Catholic wedding’ has many nuances

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Question corner Q Can a Catholic priest or deacon attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? I realize that a Catholic priest or deacon should not attend the actual non-Catholic wedding ceremony. My question concerns attending the party following the actual ceremony. A I think the main answer here is really that it all […]

Reflection: A year to reflect, prepare

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By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald A year from now, Catholics across Hawaii will celebrate 200 years since the arrival of the Catholic faith in these islands. Yet the bicentennial begins not next year, but now. Important celebrations rarely begin on the day they are observed. The church has long understood that moments of […]