Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: June 21, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule June 22, 10 a.m., Mass for 60th anniversary of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary in Hawaii, Resurrection of the Lord Church, Waipio; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Sacred Heart Church, Hawi. June 23, 8:30 a.m., church blessing and Mass for the centennial celebration of Sacred Heart […]

Bishop Larry Silva: God calls to us when we leave Jesus behind

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  Witness to Jesus | Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on June 8 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu as part of the diocesan Eucharistic Congress. How easy it is to leave Jesus behind! I am sure Mary and […]

40 Days for Life celebrates local advocates for work to protect the unborn

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald In 2004, David Bereit founded the nonprofit organization 40 Days for Life. Since its inception, 40 Days for Life has grown exponentially and can be found in hundreds of cities across the U.S. and around the world. The number 40 is often referred to in […]

MARYKNOLL SISTER ISABEL RABBON / 1933-2024: Maui-born sister brought God’s love all over the world

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Maryknoll Sister Isabel Rabbon, a Maui native, devoted her life to “making God’s love visible” wherever she went, whether it was Chile, the U.S. mainland or back home in Hawaii. She held multiple roles throughout her 67 years as a Maryknoll sister, including teacher, catechist, pastoral associate and hospital volunteer. Sister Rabbon, […]

6 women affirm commitment as Discalced Carmelite seculars

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    By Darlene Tvrdy Special to the Herald The Discalced Carmelite Secular Group of Hawaii held a triple ceremony June 1 at the Carmelite monastery chapel on the grounds of St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. The group welcomed two new members, Katherine Catugal and Vicki Richards, in a rite of admission ceremony. Jennie […]

Dominican sisters mark 6 decades of service in Hawaii

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By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines have influenced the lives of thousands of students in Hawaii for decades, giving their lives to service, education and love. This year, the sisters in distinctive white-and-black habits are celebrating 60 years of the founding of their Hawaii […]

‘Pure joy enveloped me’

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The diocese gains three new priests in Kurt Meyer, Francis Hai Pham and Anthony Tran By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Perhaps fittingly, the Diocese of Honolulu’s latest priestly ordination occurred on the eve of the weekend marking the feast of the Holy Trinity. Fitting because Bishop Larry Silva ordained three deacons who have spent […]

10 men to take the next step in path to becoming deacons

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Ten men in the Diocese of Honolulu’s permanent deacon formation program will be instituted to the ministry of lector this month during a rite of lector Mass at the St. Stephen Diocesan Center chapel. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at the Mass, which will take place June 16 at 11:30 a.m. The […]

Flock of shepherds

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At top, Bishop Larry Silva, center left, and Deacon Anthony Tran, center right, stood with priests from across the diocese May 23 during the annual priests retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Above, Deacon Tran attended to bless his chalice, seen during the Eucharistic prayer as Bishop Silva celebrated Mass, ahead of his […]