Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Sea ministry sets off on its maiden voyage

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By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald “Mahigit na isang taon na ako hindi nakakapagsimba (I haven’t been to Mass for more than a year),” said one of the fisherman from Leyte, Philippines. He was a car wash attendant back home and decided to work as a contracted fisherman in the Hawaii longline fishery […]

Talk story: ‘Disarming’ hearts opens them to peace, hope

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Office for Social Ministry “We would do well simply to stop for a moment, at the beginning of this year, to think of the mercy with which he constantly forgives our sins and forgives our every debt, so that our hearts may overflow with hope and peace.” (Pope Francis on the World Day of Peace, […]

Youth ministry leader finds peace, joy in service

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Ryan Agcaoili truly finds peace in serving at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. It’s not that he’s doing anything huge or momentous — it’s quiet, patient service to our Lord. One way Agcaoili loves to serve is through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, or OCIA, watching […]

New Year’s resolutions can help us practice good stewardship

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By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As we usher in the new year, it’s common for people to make resolutions, setting goals and intentions for the year ahead. These resolutions often revolve around personal growth, health or career aspirations. However, for Catholics, the new year can be an excellent opportunity to connect these resolutions to living […]

Hawaii’s Korean Catholics have much to celebrate

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By Liz Ishimitsu Special to the Herald In early October 2024, a two-day ceremony was held at St. Andrew Kim Taegon Oratory in Honolulu to celebrate 50 years since the Korean Catholic Community was established in Hawaii. Many guests and dignitaries were invited and over 200 were in attendance. Bishop Larry Silva and Korean Bishop […]

Incarcerated women, families reunite for the holidays

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Women sentenced to prison on Oahu got a chance to embrace their children for a one-day event in honor of the holiday season. On Dec. 7, a total of 38 caregivers, mothers from the Women’s Community Correctional Center and children of the incarcerated women gathered for food, fellowship, fun […]

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, […]