Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photo: Pilgrims of hope

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Hawaii island parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Honokaa, Annunciation Church in Waimea and St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona embarked on a Jubilee pilgrimage last month to holy sites in Italy: Assisi, Lareto, Lanciano, Manoppello, the Vatican and Rome. La Salette Father Arnel Soriano, who until recently was pastor of Annunciation […]

From home to Rome, Kalaupapa takes main stage

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Father Damien de Veuster’s original gravesite and the grave of layperson Joseph Dutton are located next to St. Philomena Church in Kalawao, seen in a photo taken earlier this year. (Photo by Mackenzy Raco) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Kalaupapa was in the spotlight this month amid a flurry of activity centered around pending […]

Hawaii welcomes Knights of Peter Claver chapter

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New Knights and Ladies of Knights of Peter Claver Council 419 were installed Sept. 13 during Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald It’s not often that a national Catholic service organization built for the entire family arrives in the diocese. On Sept. 12, the Knights of […]

Patricia S. Tossey / 1935-2025: A beloved guide for bishops and seminarians alike

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo renamed Pat Tossey’s role, changing it to administrative assistant from secretary. (HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald With an infectious laugh and a deep, enduring love for the church, Patricia S. Tossey played an essential role in the Diocese of Honolulu for five decades. Whether she was mentoring […]

Deacon Joseph T. Soon / 1971-2025: Deacon was known for his quiet, humble service to all

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Deacon Eric Kim, right, congratulates newly ordained Deacon Joseph Soon at Cohort 7’s final ordination ceremony on Jan. 31, 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (HCH file photo / 2015) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald In every family, each member has a special charism that helps them to best serve the others. […]

Talk story: Helping the poor is a ministry for all

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A banner for last year’s World Day of the Poor hangs from the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. (Pablo Esparza / CNS) Office for Social Ministry “Whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord […]

Archbishop of Santa Fe is next Marianist Lecture speaker

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Archbishop John C. Wester’s talk Oct. 12 will focus on the danger of nuclear weapons Archbishop John C. Wester has led the Santa Fe archdiocese for the past decade after serving in the Archdiocese of San Francisco and the Diocese of Salt Lake City. (Courtesy photo) Hawaii Catholic Herald Archbishop John C. Wester of the […]

EPIC Ministry offers connection, community

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Ian Casabay, a parishioner at Christ the King Church in Kahului, is on the leadership team of EPIC Ministry’s Maui chapter. (Courtesy Catholic Stewardship Consultants) By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Many young adults who came through the pandemic in their high school or college years say they struggle with making connections with others or finding some […]