Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

New transitional deacon is Waipahu’s ‘native son’

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Waipahu welcomed home one of its own Dec. 14 as Preston Castro took one step closer to priesthood. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Castro, now Deacon Castro, to the transitional diaconate at St. Joseph Church — the new deacon’s home parish — in front of hundreds of family members, […]

Kailua resident overflowed with generosity, love for life

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LOUIS ‘UNCLE LOU’ ‘LUIGI’ ANTHONY CARNAZZO / 1935-2024 By Gina Carnazzo Special to the Herald Lou Carnazzo died in Kailua on Nov. 25, 2024. He was born Nov. 16, 1935, in LeMars, Iowa, to devoutly Catholic first-generation Sicilian parents. A childhood injury left Lou with lifelong physical challenges. One year later, he lost his father. […]

Talk story: Celebrate and savor ohana as we enter Jubilee Year

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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “For everyone, may the Jubilee be a moment of genuine, personal encounter with the Lord Jesus, the door of our salvation, whom the church is charged to proclaim always, everywhere and to all as our hope. … Let us help each other discover this encounter with Christ who gives us life, […]

‘Naming of a Child’ Mass honors keiki lost before birth

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By Valerie and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald A few years ago, Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy, then the diocesan director of faith formation and religious education, offered a suggestion to Bishop Larry Silva and other priests regarding the loss of a child through miscarriage. She noted how men and women grieve silently for their loss, […]

Pacific islands bear European Christian influence

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Several locations are named for important days on religious calendars Special to the Herald “How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? “How’d you like to spend the holiday away across the sea? “How’d you like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island? “How’d you like to hang a stocking on a great big coconut […]

Parishioner’s life has been ‘Holy Spirit-driven’

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Mary Jean Bega reflects on her life, she is struck by the way in which the Holy Spirit has worked to draw her to Christ and his church. “It really seems as though everything has been Holy Spirit-driven,” Bega says. “Nothing happened by chance.” Bega immigrated to Maui from […]

Christmas offers opportunities to practice stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As Catholics living in an increasingly secular world, we must remember to find ways to keep the true meaning of Christmas — the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Beyond the exchange of gifts and festive decorations, Christmas is a time to embody the spirit of stewardship. Stewardship involves sharing […]

Photo: Academy students earn national recognition

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Four students from Sacred Hearts Academy have been selected to represent Hawaii next year in the American Choral Directors Association’s National Honor Choir for boys and girls in grades 5-7. Emalani Burns, Bella Kuvac and Kyra Tong, class of 2031, and Taely-Rae Kuamoo-Rivera, class of 2032, were among nine students from across the state chosen […]