By Marie Ho Special to the Herald On Aug. 1, 2026, this tiny church in Honokaa, Hawaii, will have faithfully served its devoted community for an amazing 100 years. Our Lady of Lourdes Church was not the first Catholic Church in Honokaa, but rather its third; however, it is the rock that has anchored this […]
Holy Rosary Church centennial: Revealing the past, looking to the future
By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald With prayerful reflection and deep gratitude, the Holy Rosary Church community in Paia, Maui, gathered Feb. 2 to mark a historic milestone — the opening of a time capsule sealed 100 years ago during the laying of the church’s cornerstone. Held on the feast of the Presentation of […]
Holy Rosary Church gears up for centennial celebration
By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald Holy Rosary Church in Paia, Maui, is honored to commemorate a century of rich history and significant milestones, which have shaped its legacy as a spiritual haven for the community. The journey of the present location of Holy Rosary Church began on Jan. 24, 1926, with the placement […]
Photos: Centennial celebration at St. Elizabeth
Bishop Larry Silva has kept a packed schedule since returning from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in mid-November. Among his recent activities was celebrating Mass Nov. 24 to open the centennial year for St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea, with many faithful and dozens of priests in attendance. Photographer Dann Ebina captured […]
Sister Merle Lebaquin and Sister Merced Gumban, Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary: Mission and grace
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OPHawaii Catholic Herald Sisters Merced Gumban, above right, and Merle Lebaquin both entered the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines in 1978 and have been professed for 44 years. They recently volunteered at a special medical mission in Molo, Iloilo, Philippines. Sr. […]
Official notices: July 18, 2025
Bishop’s schedule July 20-31, pilgrimage to the Philippines for the July 25 centennial of the founding of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary, Iloilo. July 23, 4:30 p.m., Mass for “Fiat Day” for the celebration of the centennial of the founding of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary, Iloilo Convention Center, […]
Sisters’ centennial anchors Philippines pilgrimage
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines are returning home for the order’s centennial celebration this summer, and the faithful in Hawaii are invited to join the festivities. Eighteen sisters who serve in the U.S. — from Hawaii to California to Texas — will travel […]