Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Educators honor Mary as school year begins

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Teachers and administrators from across the state gathered Aug. 15 to mark the start of the academic year with a special Mass organized by Hawaii Catholic Schools. Normally called the Mass of the Holy Spirit, this year the occasion fell on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the […]

Seven schools across state welcome new administrators

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Seven Catholic schools statewide, ranging from preschool to high school, have new top officials this academic year. Damien Memorial School, Maryknoll School, Sacred Hearts Academy, St. Anthony Preschool in Wailuku, St. Anthony School in Kailua, St. Patrick School and St. Theresa School in Kekaha all have new administrators. In Wailuku, Kimberly Smith […]

New school year brings joy, optimism

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Hawaii Catholic Herald “I want to give a heartfelt ‘aloha’ and ‘welcome’ to all our Catholic school families, students, faculty, staff, volunteers and administrators. We will continue to work together to provide the best possible future for our children where they can find their individual strengths, contribute positively to society, heal the world, make a […]

Catholic early education in isles is robust despite obstacles

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Catholic Church in Hawaii has long been a source of early education for young children. With both preschools and early learning centers available to the smallest students, parents have been able to boost their children’s social and academic acumen and prepare them for grade school and beyond, […]

A message from Dr. Llewellyn Young, Superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools

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To the faculty, staff and students of Hawaii Catholic Schools Welcome back to school! I pray this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we prepare to embark on another exciting academic year for Catholic schools in Hawaii. After a well-deserved summer break and, on behalf of His Excellency, Bishop Larry […]

Four schools open year with new administrators

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Four Hawaii Catholic Schools have five new administrators — four principals and one head of school — this academic year. Sacred Hearts Academy has named Cynthia McIntyre as its lower school principal. Saint Louis School has appointed Brittany Souza as elementary school principal. St. Michael School in Waialua has a new principal, Dallas Carter. And […]

Interview with the superintendent: Science and faith

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The superintendent of Hawaii’s Catholic schools says that, with a year’s experience with the pandemic, Catholic campuses across the state are doing a ‘great job’ teaching students in a safe environment Interview by Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The Hawaii Catholic Herald spoke to the superintendent of Hawaii Catholic Schools, Llewellyn Young, in early August […]

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