Hawaii Catholic Herald When Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, was ordained as the sixth bishop of Honolulu on July 28, many parishioners in the Diocese of Honolulu were unable to attend due to limited space in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu — including those who live on the neighbor islands. To show his […]
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School’s name change honors St. Damien’s legacy
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Damien Memorial School will begin a new chapter in its decades-long history Oct. 11 when its name will officially change to Saint Damien School. The transition will be marked with a celebratory Mass that day at 11 a.m. in the school’s Bishop Scanlan Gymnasium. Oct. 11 is the […]
Workshop focuses on family-first formation of kids’ faith
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Equipped with the expertise of local leaders and resources from a national group, the Diocese of Honolulu is working to help move Catholic parents and families toward the center of faith formation for their youngest members: their children, from infants to high schoolers. A recent workshop gave parish […]
Ailing faithful are invited to join Lourdes pilgrimage next spring
Special to the Herald The Order of Malta Western Association USA is inviting Hawaii Catholics with life-changing illnesses or physical challenges to apply to join a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, in spring 2027. This sacred journey offers the chance to bathe in the healing waters of Lourdes and participate in spiritual events alongside fellow pilgrims. […]
Micronesian Catholic community invites all to cultural celebration
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Micronesian community has long been a vibrant and valued part of the Diocese of Honolulu, and this month it will celebrate its heritage and island fellowship with a special daylong event at Kapiolani Regional Park in Honolulu. The celebration of faith, culture and community Oct. 17 is part of the diocese’s […]
Official notices: Oct. 9, 2026
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An altar for all is prepared for Cathedral Basilica
Eight mosaic panels representing Hawaii’s major islands adorn the new altar for the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Like a beautifully crafted Hawaiian quilt, the new altar to be installed as part of the ongoing renovation of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown […]
Deacons’ wives: Equal and steadfast partners
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the first permanent deacons were ordained in the Diocese of Honolulu in 1981 under Bishop John J. Scanlan, their wives have been working in lockstep, serving beside them in their vocation. Before entering formation, candidates must receive permission from their wives — their signatures are on the deacon’s […]
The Parish News: Oct. 9, 2026
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5 Catholic schools to offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible keiki
Hawaii Catholic Herald Five Catholic schools on Oahu and Hawaii island will be offering free and reduced-price meals this academic year to children who cannot pay the full price of meals offered under the National School Lunch Program and/or the School Breakfast Program. The schools are St. Philomena Early Learning Center in Honolulu; Mary, Star […]
Deacon finds new ways to serve in new isle home
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Deacon Jerome Bettencourt and his wife, Kara, began thinking about retirement, Hawaii was not where they expected to land. After years in Los Angeles, their plans initially pointed toward Washington state. But family needs, connections to Hawaii and what Deacon Bettencourt came to recognize as God’s quiet direction ultimately […]
Stewardship means respecting life, dignity of human person
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com One of the most fundamental truths of the Catholic faith is that every human life has value and dignity. From the moment of conception until natural death, each person is created in the image and likeness of God and is loved by him. This belief forms the foundation of the […]
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