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Joyful return home

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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 […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baccalaureate Mass, class of 2025, graduates, Paulist Father Chris Malano, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu

Change is on the way for the Herald

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic 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 […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Oahu Publications Inc., The Maui News

Diocese is gearing up to celebrate 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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, […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: bicentennial, Diocese of Honolulu, Father Alexis Bachelot, Pope Leo XIV, Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii

Official notices: July 4, 2025

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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 […]

Filed Under: Local News, Official Notices Tagged With: Bishop Larry Silva, Independence Day, official notices

St. Anthony School’s 1970 graduates plan 55th reunion

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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 […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 55th class reunion, class of 1970, Kailua, reunion, St. Anthony School

Photo: Celebrating their sacraments

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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)

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Confirmation, first holy Communion, Mililani, Msgr. Gary Secor, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church

Knights of Columbus Council 6307 honors 5 scholarship awardees

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

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 […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Council 6307, fish fry, Ho'ola Na Pua, Kailua, Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony School, St. John Vianney School

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish hosts joyful Holy Ghost Feast

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Marie Ho Special to the Herald Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Honokaa, Hawaii island, held its beloved annual Holy Ghost Feast fundraiser on June 8, Pentecost Sunday. The day began with a vibrant procession across the parish property toward the church. Led by Blessed Sacrament Father Victor “Junvic” Diolata, the procession included the […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: fundraiser, Hawaii Island, Holy Ghost Feast, Honokaa, Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Uncle Bill bids aloha after 21 years of devotion to St. Theresa School

07/02/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Wendy Souza Special to the Herald After over 21 years of devoted service, Uncle Bill Dick retired from St. Theresa School in Kekaha, Kauai, on June 30 — but the impact he has made will never leave our campus, our classrooms or our hearts. Originally hired by Principal Sister Elizabeth Ann, Uncle Bill began […]

Filed Under: Features, Local News Tagged With: Kauai, Kekaha, St. Theresa School, Uncle Bill Dick

Priests are on the move as new assignments take effect July 1

06/18/2025 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

  Hawaii Catholic Herald The word has been out since April, and parishes have been bidding farewell and laying out welcome mats. Pastors and parochial vicars will be on the move next month, from Kauai to Oahu to Maui. The changes are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted. In most situations, clergy are moving from […]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Father Alfred Omar R. Guerrero, Father Edgar Brillantes, Father EJ Resinto, Father Ese'ese "Ace" Tui, Father Kurt Meyer, Father Lawrence "Larry" Denis III, Father Nicholas Apetorgbor, Father Preston Castro, Father Robert Ni Ni, priest assignments

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