Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

An altar for all is prepared for Cathedral Basilica

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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 […]

Ronald ‘Ron’ Gochenouer / 1963-2026: Men’s ministry leader left lasting witness of love, service

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald On the screen of Ron Gochenouer’s phone is the quote: “Work hard in silence. Let success make the noise.” “That’s kind of how Ron rolled,” said his wife, Teresa Gochenouer. “He didn’t talk about stuff — he got into motion.” The passing of the man of few words and […]

Join worldwide rosary to pray for priests

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Special to the Herald All are invited to take part in the Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests on June 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center, near the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. People can also pray on their own or visit the cathedral basilica’s Facebook […]

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: The road to renewal

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The historic Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace has been closed for a year as an extensive renewal continues By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu is in the final phase of a years-long total physical renewal — just in time to serve as […]

Diocese purchases historic downtown Honolulu building

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is expanding its footprint in downtown Honolulu with the purchase of a historic building on Fort Street Mall. The sale of the Model Progress Building to the diocese by a subsidiary of the Alexander C. Waterhouse Sr. Foundation closed Feb. 13 for $5.8 million, […]

Islands will join Global Rosary Relay to pray for all priests

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Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu is once again participating in the annual Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, scheduled this year for June 27 — the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event rallies locations around the world to pray the rosary “in thanksgiving to God for our […]

To: Parishioners of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace

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April 10, 2025 Dear Friends, Peace be with you! As you know, we have been working on the restoration of our beautiful and historic Cathedral Basilica for many years. In the past, you have been patient with parts of the church being closed off and the disruption that comes from renovations. We have decided that […]

Submit memories of cathedral basilica for special book

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Special to the Herald Be a part of a special gift for Bishop Larry Silva by submitting short stories of your memories of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace for a forthcoming book. Your story (between 200-500 words, please) can be about events, sacraments received, spiritual journeys, familial or historical ties, sacred architecture, […]