By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald This fall semester, the Diocese of Honolulu welcomed five new seminarians, increasing the number of men studying for the priesthood to 10 for the diocese. The newest seminarians are Jaster Agcaoili, Braun Castro, Archie Dumag, Mark Rebellon and Seth Willett. The propaedeutic year, which means a year of preparation, […]
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Sept. 11 victims’ loved ones lean on faith to cope
By Simone Orendain OSV News Joseph Connor had his back turned to the large window of his 36th floor office when he “suddenly more felt than heard” the massive impact of a commercial jet slamming into the North Tower of the World Trade Center a third of a mile away on Sept. 11, 2001. As […]
Official notices: Sept. 11, 2026
Bishop Castori’s schedule
Young adult initiative’s journey continues
The Huaka‘i Project is thriving in its second year By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has been making a concerted effort to reach and engage a key demographic in the Catholic Church — young adults, defined as people between the ages of 18-39. Comprising a wide swath of vocations and […]
A ‘vision’ with isle ties
Hawaii Catholic Herald As the Catholic Church continues to observe the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since his death, key moments in the beloved saint’s life are gaining renewed notice. On Sept. 17, the Church — especially Franciscan clergy and religious women and men — will celebrate the 802nd anniversary […]
Treating the whole person through palliative care
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When someone we love is experiencing severe chronic pain — whether at the end of life or through chronic illness or injury — there are options to relieve their suffering that are effective and bring meaning back to their everyday lives. Palliative care is not just for end-of-life care […]
Chaminade opens academic year with spiritual convocation
Special to the Herald The sound of an oli delivered by Chaminade University of Honolulu Director of Campus Ministry Tasha Castro resonated throughout the newly refreshed Mystical Rose Oratory, opening the university’s annual spiritual convocation and marking the beginning of a new academic year. The Aug. 26 gathering was also the first major event held […]
Kauai man is among 9 new Salesian lay missioners
By Salesian Father Michael Mendl Special to the Herald Led by Father Dominic Tran, the New Rochelle, New York, province of the Salesians of Don Bosco — which encompasses Canada and the Eastern United States — last month commissioned six men and three women as Salesian lay missioners for service in three countries during the […]
Finding fulfillment in contributing to parish life
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marcial Tumacder admits there have been times when he has taken on too many ministries at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi. Yet he is continually surprised by how the Lord seems to multiply his time as he serves others. Sharing his time, talent and treasure has brought Tumacder […]
Everyone can play a role in building community at church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com A parish is much more than a place where people gather for Mass each week. It is a community of believers united in Christ and called to support one another in faith. When parishioners develop meaningful relationships, share their gifts and work together in service, a parish begins to reflect […]
The Parish News: Sept. 11, 2026
Please see below for the latest edition of The Parish News, back from summer break.
Jenna Marie Cooper: Church upholds dignity of human life
Question corner Q: I know officially the Catholic Church is against the death penalty, but what about Genesis 9:6? A: It looks like there are two dimensions to your question: the Church’s teaching on the death penalty, and how we are to read the Old Testament as Catholics. Starting with this latter aspect, it’s good […]
Christina Capecchi: Amid flaws, embrace grace
Twenty Something Amelia Bedelia should have been fired. She botched every single task on her housekeeping list. When instructed to dust the furniture, Amelia Bedelia put dusting powder on the furniture. When told to dress the chicken, she put clothes on it. And her take on “change the towels” involved scissors and a drastic change […]
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