Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

How many bishops again? A look at the diocese’s past, future leadership

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s announcement May 6 that it would have a new shepherd in two months’ time marks a rare and joyful milestone in its 85-year history. When Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori is ordained and installed July 28, he will become just the sixth bishop of the Diocese of […]

New annual appeal sees robust response so far

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s new annual appeal is a little more than a month away from concluding its first, most active phase, and officials are encouraged by the response so far. As of April 30, a number of parishes have exceeded their individual fundraising goals, and overall the […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Through us, Jesus is here on earth

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Witness to Jesus | Ascension of the Lord Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered May 16 at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua and May 17 at Holy Family Church in Honolulu for the administration of confirmation and first holy Communion. “What would Jesus do?” is a saying that has become very […]

Talk Story: ‘Thy kingdom come,’ for everyone

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Office for Social Ministry “In God everyone is fully themselves.” (Pope Leo XIV‘s May 3 “Regina Coeli” address) “E hiki mai kou aupuni” — “Thy kingdom come.” For Catholics in Hawaii, these familiar words from the Our Father in olelo Hawaii have taken on renewed meaning with the appointment of Honolulu’s bishop-elect, Jesuit Father Michael […]

Catholic educators honor their peers at annual luncheon

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Hawaii Catholic Schools’ year-end Golden Pine“apple” Awards gathering honoring the state’s top teacher, top administrator and retiring educators took on a poignant tone May 8 as Bishop Larry Silva joined the ranks of those being celebrated ahead of their retirement. The annual recognition luncheon’s keynote speaker this year was Bishop Silva, whose […]

After long journeys, deacons prepare for priestly ordinations

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Two homegrown deacons will be ordained to the priesthood this month, adding to the growing tally of isle natives who have answered God’s call. On May 22 at 6 p.m., Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]

Historic Holy Ghost Feast to be celebrated for 133rd year

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Special to the Herald This year marks the 133rd year of the Holy Ghost Feast, celebrating “God’s Enduring Love” on Pentecost weekend at Holy Ghost Church in Kula, Upcountry Maui. The festivities will take place on May 23 from 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and on May 24 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The commemoration was started by […]

Faith, grace carry deacon as he seeks kidney donor

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Deacon Craig Camello is awaiting a kidney transplant — a reality that has brought uncertainty, long timelines and unexpected setbacks. Through it all, he remains steady in faith, trusting that God is present in each step of the journey. As he approaches the possibility of dialysis and waits for a […]

Broken rosary? Sacred Heart Church offers free repairs

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By Linda Dela Cruz Special to the Herald A favorite rosary is more than beads and chain links. It carries prayers, memories, comfort and many moments of faith. If the chain on a beloved rosary breaks, you don’t have to throw it away. Your chain-link rosary can be repaired for free at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. […]

Centennial celebration: A milestone birthday with blessed memories

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By Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Special to the Herald “I only want to go to Mass.” That was Zita Leimomi Mookini Lum’s simple request for her 100th birthday. She did not want a party; she only wanted the Eucharist. Yet what unfolded became something far greater: a reunion nearly a century in the making. […]