Special to the Herald The Adult Faith Formation Committee at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou warmly invites the community to a holy evening in celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis — a time of grace, reflection and renewal. Join us as we gather at 6 p.m. June 24 in the spirit of St. […]
Join worldwide rosary to pray for priests
Special to the Herald All are invited to take part in the Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center, near the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. People can also pray on their own or visit the cathedral basilica’s Facebook […]
Honor Mary, pregnant mothers with Walking with Moms in Need
By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald May is known as the Month of Mary. In Luke 1:30-31, we remember the angel Gabriel appearing to Mary and saying, “Mary, do not be afraid. You have found favor with God. You are to become a mother and have a son named Jesus.” Mary’s […]
The Parish News: June 5, 2026
Please see below for the latest edition of The Parish News.
Reflection: Through thick and thin, family remained faithful to God
By Chad and Ree Decosta Special to the Herald Our names are Chad and Ree Decosta, and we are parishioners at Holy Rosary Church in Pahala. Ree is a cradle Catholic, while Chad, a Hilo native, did not grow up in any particular faith or religion. Although Chad believed in God, he did not yet […]
Mary Adamski: Moved by the spirit
View from the pew We’ve come to the end of the longest annual celebration of our faith. After months of a penitential Lent and a joyous and glorious Easter season, we’re back to the liturgy of Ordinary Time. But not before we celebrated the birthday of the church, Pentecost Sunday, May 24. It’s a feast […]
Anthony and Julia Durocher, Chaminade University of Honolulu: Keeping the flame alive
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald The Durocher family has a long connection with Chaminade University. Anthony graduated this year, while his sister Julia will enter her junior year this fall. Both are from St. Catherine Church in Kapaa, Kauai. Sr. Malia: Did both of you choose Chaminade? […]
Hawaii Catholic Harold’s Quiz: June 5, 2026
We’ll soon be back to Ordinary Time, quizzicians. And summer is soon upon us. So chillax, my friends, and learn more about your faith while you’re at it! 1) SAINTHOOD Which of these is the correct progression to sainthood in the Catholic Church? a) Venerable, servant of God, blessed, saint b) Servant of God, venerable, […]
Bishop-elect Father Michael Castori: Ministry in Pacific provides a strong foundation
By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald When Bishop Larry Silva submitted his age-mandated resignation in August 2024, a period of nervous anticipation set in among Hawaii’s Catholics as they waited for the Vatican to name a successor. They waited. And waited. Was the Holy See honoring Bishop Silva’s humble request to […]
Faithful welcome Father Castori as bishop-elect
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Jesuit Father Michael Castori was quickly and warmly welcomed by isle Catholics earlier this month as Pope Leo XIV announced he would become the sixth bishop of Honolulu. Whether they were familiar with Father Castori from his previous ministries or saw him for the first time during the Diocese […]