Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop Silva leads local invocation to Our Lady

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Kneeling before the statue of Our Lady of Fatima March 25 during the noon Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Bishop Larry Silva joined Pope Francis and the world’s bishops in leading local congregations in the consecration of the world, particularly Russia and Ukraine, to […]

Three Sacred Hearts brothers ordained transitional deacons

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Suva, Fiji, ordained to the transitional diaconate three brothers of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts March 19 in Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva. They are Michael “Maiki” Kamauoha of Hawaii, Semisi Pulotu of Tonga and John Sawchenko of California. A “transitional” deacon is a […]

At 90, Mom becomes a Catholic!

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LETTER FROM LIHUE At age 90, Patty Sara Brooks received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and first holy Communion at Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue, from the pastor, La Salette Father Edison Pamintuan, on March 10. This account was written by her daughter, Debbie Sategna. By Debbie Sategna Special to the Herald People are asking us […]

Consecration of the World, particularly Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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Message from Bishop Larry Silva Regarding March 25 Consecration of the World, particularly Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Prayers for Peace. As announced last week, Pope Francis will be consecrating the world, particularly Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation.  […]

Local Tongan Catholics send aid back to island-nation

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VOLCANO AND TSUNAMI RELIEF By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Local Tongan Catholics recently sent three shipping containers back to their homeland to help family, friends and strangers who are still recovering from a volcanic eruption and its aftereffects. The idea for a shipment back to Tonga started with one family who had been saving […]

Two women advance in Secular Franciscans

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By Miriam Mangrobang Special to the Herald Two women took steps forward in their commitment to the Marianne Cope Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order on Oahu through profession and candidate ceremonies during the 4:30 p.m. Mass Feb. 19 at Holy Trinity Church in Kuliouou. Capuchin Franciscan Father Michel Dalton, pastor, presided. In the “Rite […]

Two Chaminade students included in synod discussion with Pope Francis

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By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Two Chaminade University of Honolulu students were included in a video call with Pope Francis to discuss topics related to the 2023 Synod of Bishops. Marianist Brother Edward Brink was able to get two campus ministry students, Joseph Durocher and Alycia Tausaga, included among 130 students from 58 universities […]

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