By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald It has never been difficult to spot Bishop Clarence “Larry” Silva across the Diocese of Honolulu — he is always on the move, whether he is celebrating Mass, attending a parish event, visiting with schoolchildren or simply meeting parishioners where they are. The Hawaii-born bishop’s tireless efforts to shepherd […]
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Robert M. Mondoy / 1952-2026: Beloved musician’s works, spirit are ‘a gift to the world’
Hawaii Catholic Herald Robert M. Mondoy was a prolific musician, composer, director and arranger of sacred music who brought an enthusiastic infusion of island culture into his life’s work. Whether he was pounding on a pipe organ, strumming an ukulele or singing with full voice in churches across the diocese, Mondoy’s liturgical music beautifully blended […]
Appreciation: Joining the heavenly chorus
By Patrick Downes Special to the Herald If you have attended a major liturgical celebration in Hawaii over the past four decades, you have sung Robert Mondoy’s music. Whether they were for solemn feast days, ordinations, funerals or special commemorations, the compositions and arrangements of the Molokai-born musician have permanently enriched island worship. For Rob, […]
Reflection: More than ‘the Maestro’
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald For as long as I can remember, I simply knew him as “the Maestro.” My first memory of Robert Mondoy dates back to 2005. I had just turned 12 years old and was serving as an altar server at my aunt and uncle’s wedding at the Cathedral Basilica […]
Traffic, livestream advisories for bishop installation events
Faithful are urged to watch the vespers service and ordination/installation Mass online at catholichawaii.org/livestream Hawaii Catholic Herald The episcopal ordination and installation of Jesuit Father Michael T.T. Castori as the sixth bishop of Honolulu will bring a great deal of joy and celebration when the liturgy takes place July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Diocese withdraws support for Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii has always maintained a small population, beginning with six founding members when it was first established here in September 1983. Other religious members and lay associates came and went over the years, but the permanent occupancy never deviated from the original two priests and four sisters who […]
Formation workshops gain fans from across diocese
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Catholics from across the state recently had the opportunity to learn more about their faith and how they can share it with others thanks to a new program that harkens back to a popular catechetical initiative from decades ago. The new program, the Diocesan Formation Institute, comprised six days […]
Youth institute marks 10 years with new class of leaders
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Christian Leadership Institute, which this year marked a decade of being held in the Diocese of Honolulu, has trained hundreds of high school students in Hawaii to “know their faith, communicate it with confidence and accompany others in their journey with Christ,” according to Lisa Gomes, director of the diocesan Office […]
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Family involvement in parish life brings blessings, joy
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As St. Therese of Lisieux said, “Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice.” We should always be looking for ways to give to God — even in the small ways like St. Therese. John and Marichell Castillo, parishioners at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City, […]
Honoring Mary’s mother, St. Anne, also chosen to do God’s will
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Most of us will never play a highly visible role in God’s plan. We may never lead a ministry, hold a position of prominence or be remembered by generations to come. Yet throughout salvation history, God has accomplished extraordinary things through ordinary people who faithfully responded to his call. St. […]
Catholic Charities Hawaii special section: Catholic Charities Sunday
Parish life across the diocese: Christ the King, Kahului
Parish News and School News are on summer break. If your parish or school has an update to share in the meantime, please email herald@rcchawaii.org. Campers’ ‘radical ride’ The annual children’s Summer Bible Camp took place June 29-July 2. Open to keiki from preschool to high school, the theme was “Radical Ride on the Wings […]
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