Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Faithful on Maui welcome traveling Jubilee cross

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Robbi Kean, left, wore a traditional Ukrainian outfit, and Lucy Peros wore traditional Filipino attire at the send-off Mass for the diocesan traveling Jubilee cross, which left Christ the King Church in Kahului July 26 and was transported to St. Ann Church in Waihee. (Courtesy Audie Pascual) By Lucy PerosSpecial to the Herald The island […]

Photos: Knights of Columbus officers installed for new term

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Above: On July 20, Council 16414 installed its officers at St. Rita Church in Nanakuli. From left: insurance field agent Galo Camacho; financial secretary Chris Kalili; treasurer Sebastian Lopez; Grand Knight Bill Kozak; Father Paulo Kosaka, pastor of St. Rita; district deputy Richard Lacuesta; district warden George Leony; Deputy Grand Knight Thomas Zizzi; and new […]

Photo: Walking with faith

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With hearts full of gratitude and spirits renewed, parishioners of St. Raphael Church in Koloa marked the successful conclusion of their local Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope July 12 on the west side of Kauai. The group, which included Deacon Bambi Emayo and his wife Clarissa, and La Salette Father Ron Guzman, took a photo at […]

2 years after Maui fires, support for survivors remains strong

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Two years after wildfires tore through West and Upcountry Maui — devastating the historic beachfront town of Lahaina and killing more than 100 people — the community spirit remains strong despite the continued challenge of rebuilding homes, businesses and livelihoods. Construction has ramped up in Lahaina, allowing for some businesses to reopen […]

Isle faithful joyfully welcome Samoan bishop

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Hawaii Catholic Herald A trailblazing church leader from American Samoa received a warm welcome last month as he spent several days with Hawaii’s Samoan Catholic Community, filling a week with fellowship, conversation and a final Mass and celebration. Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago visited the Diocese of Honolulu July 8-14 […]

Sea Sunday recognizes, honors fishermen’s sacrifices

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By Deacon Marlowe SabaterSpecial to the Herald The Vatican declared the second Sunday of July as Sea Sunday, dedicated to bringing to the heart of the church the recognition of the hard work and sacrifices of the people who work on the ocean and are often overlooked by society. In his July 13 message, Jesuit […]

Mary, Star of the Sea bereavement ministry open to all

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Special to the Herald Mary, Star of the Sea Church in Waialae-Kahala has a bereavement ministry that offers consolation and support for 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, reflection and […]

Marianist Brother William T. “Bill” Bolts / 1935-2025: Educator spent year as interim principal at Saint Louis School

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Special to the Herald Hawaii was just one stop on Marianist Brother William T. “Bill” Bolts’ long resume of teaching and pastoral work, but he made an impact wherever his ministry brought him. Brother Bolts, who served as an educator and administrator in California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania and British Columbia over a 50-year career, died July […]

Photo: Warm welcome

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Members of the Sacred Hearts Academy Girls Scout Troop 614 and their leaders recently prepared and distributed welcome-home kits to children and mothers residing at The Shelter, a transitional housing facility program. The Scouts’ outreach motivated them to plan and coordinate an end-of-summer celebration for the families at Dave and Buster’s at Ala Moana Center […]