Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

Photo: Fundraising success

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On July 20, the Knights of Columbus’ St. Joseph the Worker Council 15124 presented a $1,000 check to Father Nick Brown, pastor of St. Pius X Church in Manoa, as part of a Zippy’s fundraiser. Father Brown sold 160 of 400 overall fundraising tickets. From left: Deputy Grand Knight Hilarion Tamonte, warden Bob Mielke, financial […]

Sister Merle Lebaquin and Sister Merced Gumban, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Mission and grace

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Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Sisters Merced Gumban, above right, and Merle Lebaquin both entered the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines in 1978 and have been professed for 44 years. They recently volunteered at a special medical mission in Molo, Iloilo, Philippines. Sr. […]

Leading with aloha and respect

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Bishop Larry Silva marks 20 years since his ordination and installation as bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Two decades in, the job of guiding Hawaii’s Catholics hasn’t gotten any easier. Bishop Larry Silva is as busy as ever — in fact, he won’t even be in town […]