By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald On June 14 at St. Jude Church in Kapolei, Knights of Columbus state deputy Lito Alvarez installed the organization’s 2025-26 state council officers and district deputies. Alvarez was previously installed on June 6 by Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly at St. Mary Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the […]
A priesthood journey filled with twists and turns
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald John Jacob Akau can trace his “long and winding” journey to becoming a priest back to his childhood in Pahala, on Hawaii island. Akau, 39, would celebrate pretend Mass — “playing priest with sandwich bread,” he said, a towel tied around his neck to resemble a vestment. And […]
Planting seeds of hope
Catholics across the country get to view and venerate first-class relics of St. Damien and St. Marianne By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope have touched countless lives as their legacies of selfless ministry, compassion and faith in Kalaupapa, Molokai, have been shared across the globe. A […]
Joyful return home
Paulist Father Chris Malano congratulates graduates as he celebrates Mass at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu Hawaii Catholic Herald A special Mass honoring graduates from the class of 2025 took on greater meaning June 29 when St. Joseph Church in Waipahu welcomed back one of its native sons — who celebrated the liturgy as a […]
Change is on the way for the Herald
To our readers: The Hawaii Catholic Herald has diligently and joyfully served the islands’ Catholic community for nearly 90 years, providing information, inspiration and connection to readers of all ages. We have seen our share of challenges, but we have been blessed throughout the decades with your support. The past couple years in particular have […]
Diocese is gearing up to celebrate 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii
Hawaii Catholic Herald The bigger the anniversary, the bigger the celebration. This is the Diocese of Honolulu’s plan as it prepares to mark 200 years since the arrival of the Catholic faith in Hawaii. The date is set: July 7, 2027, two centuries to the day when French Catholic missionaries first alighted in the islands, […]
Official notices: July 4, 2025
Bishop’s schedule July 4-7, retreat with the Hawaii seminarians, Kalaupapa, Molokai. July 9, 1 p.m., retreat for the St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii board of directors, Hale O Meleana, Honolulu. July 10, 6 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Sacred Heart Church, Pahoa. July 11, 6 p.m., Mass for Bishop Larry Silva’s […]
St. Anthony School’s 1970 graduates plan 55th reunion
Special to the Herald St. Anthony School’s class of 1970 in Kailua is excited to announce its 55th class reunion, happening Sept. 13-14. The weekend festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 with a warm Hawaiian-style welcome where there will be delicious food and plenty of laughs with live local comedy entertainment. Please […]
Photo: Celebrating their sacraments
On June 7, students in the first holy Communion and confirmation class at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani received their sacraments. Mahalo to Msgr. Gary Secor, Father Anthony Rapozo, Father Cipriano “Jojo” Alnas and Deacon Romeo Ganibe, as well as all our catechists and families at St John. (Courtesy Bien Pangan)
Knights of Columbus Council 6307 honors 5 scholarship awardees
Special to the Herald The Knights of Columbus Council 6307 presented scholarships May 30 to students at St. Anthony School and St. John Vianney School in Kailua, the result of funds raised at the council’s annual fish fry. Dozens of Knights and volunteers gathered April 4 to prepare and serve dine-in and drive-thru meals at […]
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