Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo renamed Pat Tossey’s role, changing it to administrative assistant from secretary. (HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald With an infectious laugh and a deep, enduring love for the church, Patricia S. Tossey played an essential role in the Diocese of Honolulu for five decades. Whether she was mentoring […]
Deacon Joseph T. Soon / 1971-2025: Deacon was known for his quiet, humble service to all
Deacon Eric Kim, right, congratulates newly ordained Deacon Joseph Soon at Cohort 7’s final ordination ceremony on Jan. 31, 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (HCH file photo / 2015) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald In every family, each member has a special charism that helps them to best serve the others. […]
Alice E. Secor / 1930-2025: Longtime parish secretary was ‘always helping people’
Alice E. Secor congratulates her son, Msgr. Gary Secor, at his investiture as a monsignor in 2017. (Courtesy photo / HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Alice E. (Baptiste) Secor’s many decades of generosity and selfless service began when she was still in high school at Sacred Hearts Academy. Equipped with a […]
Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen / 1965-2025: Humble, selfless pastor gave his all for his flock
A portrait of Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen was placed at the entrance of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu Aug. 1 as parishioners gathered for a memorial Mass. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen’s unwavering faith in God carried him across the sea more than 40 years ago from […]
Marianist Brother William T. “Bill” Bolts / 1935-2025: Educator spent year as interim principal at Saint Louis School
Special to the Herald Hawaii was just one stop on Marianist Brother William T. “Bill” Bolts’ long resume of teaching and pastoral work, but he made an impact wherever his ministry brought him. Brother Bolts, who served as an educator and administrator in California, Hawaii, Pennsylvania and British Columbia over a 50-year career, died July […]
Marianist Brother James Joseph Christiana / 1952-2025: Longtime Chaminade educator had ‘a brilliant mind’
Special to the Herald Marianist Brother James Joseph Christiana, who professed his perpetual vows in Hawaii 32 years ago and then taught at Chaminade University of Honolulu, died April 5 in St. Louis, Missouri, at age 72. He was 34 years professed, taking his first vows in August 1990 at the Marianist Provincial Residence in […]
Bishop Silva: Pope Francis led by humble example
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Gray skies and a heavy downpour greeted the faithful who arrived at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu April 28 — fitting conditions, perhaps, for a memorial Mass for Pope Francis, who died a week earlier, on Easter Monday. Despite the short notice and dreary weather, the […]
Papal frontrunner lists have been plentiful — outside Vatican
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — After the funeral and burial of Pope Francis April 26, the attention of the world turned to who would be the next pope. The news media, blogs, pundits and people on the street all seem to have their favorite candidate or a list of “probable” next […]
Conclave boasts wide range of age, geography
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The conclave that began May 7 was expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. There are 135 cardinals under the age of 80 and eligible to vote in a papal election. By contrast, 115 cardinals took part in the […]
Texts, secrecy guide historic election
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The conclave to elect a new pope, which began May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. The rule book is the apostolic constitution, “Universi Dominici Gregis” (“Shepherd of the Lord’s Whole Flock”), which was issued by St. John Paul […]
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