Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story: Christ opens our eyes to see, address injustice

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Office for Social Ministry “That is why God became flesh in Jesus, so that the clay of our humanity, shaped by the breath of his grace, might receive a new light, one capable of helping us to see ourselves, others and God in truth.” (Pope Leo XIV, Angelus message on the fourth Sunday of Lent) […]

Join Taize prayer service during Holy Week

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By Jon James Special to the Herald Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will host a Taize Prayer Around the Cross service during Holy Week. The service will take place April 1 at 7 p.m. Parking is available at the former Saint Francis School parking lot or in front of the […]

Parish feels like home for couple active in ministry

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com For Marcelino Ulep and Dr. Clementina Ceria-Ulep — Marc and Clem for short — being part of parish life at Our Lady of the Mount Church in Kalihi has shown them how involvement strengthens both faith and community. Their advice to anyone unsure about getting involved is simple — come […]

Mass attendance continues to rise across diocese

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is continuing its steady increase in Mass attendance, with several parishes reaching numbers higher than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the most recent October count results. Each October, parishes throughout the diocese manually count the number of people attending all weekend Masses […]

Islands join worldwide celebration of St. Francis

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Though 2026 saw the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope, it also marked the beginning of another jubilee year — the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. From Jan. 10 to Jan. 10, 2027, Catholics are invited to celebrate a Year of St. Francis, […]

Big Island Youth Day roots young people in Christ

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald For more than 25 years, Catholic youth on Hawaii island have been gathering for a unique day to strengthen their faith and meet new friends from across the diocese. Known as Big Island Youth Day, this year the event included participants from Hawaii island, Molokai and Oahu: 101 middle […]

Talk story: A Lenten call for peace

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Office for Social Ministry “Today we lift up our prayer for peace in the world, asking that nations renounce weapons and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy.” (Pope Leo XIV, prayer intention for March 2026) As bombs were falling in the Middle East this month, Pope Leo XIV lifted his hands and spirit in […]

Father Roland Pacudan / 1957-2026: ‘Singing Priest’ shared creativity, faith with all

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Special to the Herald Father Roland Emmanuel Duterte Pacudan, affectionately remembered by many as “the Singing Priest,” passed away suddenly on Feb. 16 at age 68. He was born on Oct. 21, 1957, in Alicia, Bohol, Philippines. At age 9 he moved to Hawaii, where his life of faith and service would ultimately flourish. Father […]

Damien students walk in the footsteps of a saint

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By Kiara Kam Special to the Herald Mountains of colorful cans, stacks of Cup Noodles and cases of Vienna sausage greeted Damien Memorial School students earlier this year when they walked into the cafeteria to get their lunch. The new year often inspires people to enact meaningful change in their lives — something that Damien’s […]