Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Art celebrating St. Marianne graces university building

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Franciscan Sister Joselle Orlando, second from right, and Father Malachi Van Tassell, president of Saint Francis University, were joined by Dr. Kerri Golden, left, and Cynthia Zane at the installation and blessing of Sister Orlando’s triptych. (Courtesy Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald St. Marianne Cope’s legacy […]

Educators pray, connect at year-opening Mass

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Hundreds of educators from Catholic schools statewide filled St. Ann Church in Kaneohe Aug. 2 for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Keynote speakers from Hawaii and California focus on artificial intelligence in schools Hawaii Catholic Herald While their students enjoyed a day off from class, educators […]

Talk story: Providing the vulnerable with dignity and hope

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Office for Social Ministry “May hope fill your hearts … Everyone knows what it is to hope. In the heart of each person, hope dwells as the desire and expectation of good things to come, despite our not knowing what the future may bring.” (Pope Francis’ proclamation of the 2025 Jubilee Year, delivered May 9, […]

Nationally renowned USCCB official to speak at next Day of Study

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St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua will host the diocesan event Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s next Day of Study will feature a nationally renowned leader in evangelization and catechesis, who also has extensive experience in youth and young adult ministry. Marilyn Santos, associate director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis […]

Reflection: Late pastor’s legacy of love and service lives on

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Bishop Larry Silva gave the homily during Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen’s funeral Mass Aug. 16 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Jenny Duhaylonsod Delos SantosSpecial to the Herald The faith formation program, the Olakino food distribution program, the Catholic Care Bag Project, the acquisition of the 771 Amana St. property, […]

Obituaries: 2 Dominican Sisters served for decades in Hawaii schools

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Mother Felicitas Macsera / 1930-2025 Mother Felicitas Macsera was born April 21, 1930, to Francisco Macsera and Soledad Jaynos in the neighborhood of St. Anne Parish in Molo, Iloilo, Philippines. At the Charity School of the Beaterio of Molo, she learned catechism and vernacular reading under Venerable Mother Rosario Arroyo, founder of the Dominican Sisters […]

Annunciation ohana models a life of faith and service

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The Ah Hees are deeply involved in parish life at Annunciation Church. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Most families with young children are busy these days — with schoolwork, sports and family activities. They are so busy that one wonders how they can practice stewardship as well as grow in their love […]

A pilgrimage of faith and vocation

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The Pacific island pilgrims sang “A Grandiose Sign” Aug. 2 as they entered the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation in Visciano, Italy. (Courtesy Father Jaroslaw Z. Skrzypek) By Father Jaroslaw Z. SkrzypekSpecial to the Herald In a world often characterized by rapid change and digital distraction, a group of 230 young people from several […]

Saints’ relics conclude hope-filled national tour

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Sacred Hearts Father Pat Fanning celebrated Mass Aug. 2 at St. Damien of Molokai Church in Kaunakakai, Molokai, with the relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne displayed before the altar. (Courtesy Mark Jechura) Hawaii Catholic Herald Nearly three months after their nationwide tour began, the Diocese of Honolulu’sfirst-class relics of St. Damien de Veuster […]

Catholic Charities Hawaii names chief operating officer

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Anh Nguyen has years of experience in humanitarian and development operations Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholic Charities Hawaii has tapped an experienced leader in protecting vulnerable populations to serve as its chief operating officer, overseeing the nonprofit organization’s day-to-day operations. Anh Nguyen will take over the role once held by Tina Andrade, who is now Catholic […]