Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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, […]

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, […]

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