Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: May 10, 2024

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Bishop’s schedule May 10, 1 p.m., Meeting of the board of trustees of St. Patrick’s Seminary, Menlo Park, California. May 11, 1 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Jude Church, Kapolei [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 6 p.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Anthony Church, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor] May 12, […]

Talk story: Tuition aid will support Sacred Hearts School students

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Office for Social Ministry “Earth’s creator, Everyday God, loving maker, O Jesus, you who shaped us, O spirit, recreate us, come, be with us. In your presence, Everyday God, we are gathered, O Jesus, you have called us, O spirit, to restore us, come, be with us. Life of all lives, Everyday God, love of […]

Moms embrace vocation of parenthood

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mother’s Day might be considered by some as little more than a profit-driven “holiday,” but the concept of paying homage to one’s roots — one’s mother — can be traced back to ancient Christian times. And it’s no surprise to Catholics that the day falls in the month […]

Journalist, storyteller remembered for ‘great love’ of Hawaii and its people

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Emme Tomimbang Burns, an icon of journalism and storytelling in Hawaii who died earlier this year, was remembered April 26 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu during a funeral Mass that saw family, friends and faithful gather to honor a lifetime spent […]

SHA students get head start on college

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By Sr. Malia Dominica Wong, O.P., Chaminade University instructor Special to the Herald In the fall of 2023, 17 Sacred Hearts Academy juniors made an unprecedented commitment to their academic pursuits. In partnership with Chaminade University of Honolulu, they enrolled in Chaminade’s Early College Program which will allow them to graduate from SHA with their […]

Parish ‘baby showers’ offer pregnant, parenting mothers support

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Special to the Herald Pregnant and parenting moms are in our parishes and neighborhoods, but in desperation are turning to other places for help. Walking with Moms in Need is a nationwide program established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2020 to welcome pregnant and parenting moms to honor the gift of life. […]

Sacred Hearts School principal ‘humbled’ by national award

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Hawaii Catholic Herald When a deadly wildfire devastated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last August — heavily damaging Sacred Hearts School — Principal Tonata Lolesio maintained her focus and determination to keep the school community together. Guided by her faith and leadership experience, Lolesio was able to rally the school’s staff and students as […]

Sacred Hearts School prepares for big move

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A new temporary campus in Kaanapali will better serve the needs of students, staff and the community By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Space for children to play. A place for them to grow. And for the many families still facing incredible hardships, a safe place to go. When Sacred Hearts School officially moves […]

12 jubilarians are lauded for their ‘miraculous’ work

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Praising their ability to “believe the unbelievable,” Bishop Larry Silva on April 20 honored 12 religious women and clergy celebrating anniversaries of profession or ordination during the annual Jubilarian Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Before a congregation that included fellow religious, faithful, family and […]