Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori,SJ’s ordination and installation were a joyous blend of people, traditions and cultures By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “E hiki mai kou aupuni” — “Thy kingdom come.” The episcopal motto of Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ — taken from the Our Father recited in olelo Hawaii — anchored […]
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Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: We are the kingdom of God
E hiki mai kou aupuni Here is the prepared text of Bishop Castori’s remarks given at the conclusion of his episcopal ordination and installation Mass July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Forty years ago, when I was a novice in the Society of Jesus, making for the first time the Spiritual Exercises — […]
Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva: Blessed with a holy Church, despite its many flaws
Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 27 during vespers on the eve of Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, SJ’s ordination and installation as the sixth bishop of Honolulu at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Father Michael, tomorrow you will receive a ring, and when he presents it to you, […]
Solemn vespers: An evening of prayer and promise
Hawaii Catholic Herald The events surrounding Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ’s July 28 episcopal ordination and installation Mass began with solemn vespers the day before, also at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. With Bishop Larry Silva presiding, the church resounded with the traditional hymns and psalmodies sung during the service, which is also […]
Legacy Sunday: Planning ahead with gifts of today
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When we die, we all leave a legacy behind. While we’re here, we get to decide how much we will improve our parishes and advance the faith of generations who will follow us — children, grandchildren, neighbors and whole communities. With a bit of planning and the help of […]
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Reflection: Damien students’ Peru trip helps form missionary disciples
By Rhea Quemado Special to the Herald When most people hear about a mission trip, they imagine houses being built, supplies being distributed or volunteers serving communities in need. Those things certainly happened during Damien Memorial School’s first Peru immersion trip over the summer break. But by the end of 10 days in Peru this […]
Back to school: Academic year begins with new administrators, preschool formats
Hawaii Catholic Herald / Hawaii Catholic Schools Two parochial schools serving the youngest learners have changed their classroom setup: Meanwhile, Five Catholic campuses in the Diocese of Honolulu welcome new administrators starting this academic year. All are veteran educators with experience at both religious and secular institutions who bring strong records of achievement to their […]
Superintendent’s message: Celebrating 200 years of Catholic education in Hawaii
By Dr. Llewellyn Young Superintendent, Hawaii Catholic Schools As the doors of our Catholic schools once again open to welcome students, families, faculty and staff, we begin a new academic year with hearts full of gratitude, hope and anticipation. This school year holds special significance as the Diocese of Honolulu joins the universal church in […]
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Men’s ministry continues mission with annual conference
Special to the Herald The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Hawaii is preparing to host its fifth annual Catholic Men’s Conference this month, not long after the tragic and unexpected passing of the organization’s chair, Ron Gochenouer. Many attendees will surely keep Gochenouer in mind, honoring his legacy of bringing to Hawaii nationally recognized leaders in […]
Reflection: On the journey of life as Christ’s disciples
By Deacon Joel Narusawa Special to the Herald My brother deacons and our wives of Cohort 9 gathered July 16-19 for a retreat on the island of Kauai. Our trip was a communal gathering to celebrate the journey of God’s calling and to share, as a community, God’s blessings in our lives since we were […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Hope, God’s love are possible when we have steadfast faith
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah 56:1,6-7; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 The third section of the Book of Isaiah provides this weekend’s liturgy with its first reading. Understanding this part of Isaiah requires some knowledge of the cultural context of the time. Life for the Jews had changed very much from what it was […]
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