By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Jesuit Father Michael Castori was quickly and warmly welcomed by isle Catholics earlier this month as Pope Leo XIV announced he would become the sixth bishop of Honolulu. Whether they were familiar with Father Castori from his previous ministries or saw him for the first time during the Diocese […]
After long journeys, deacons prepare for priestly ordinations
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Two homegrown deacons will be ordained to the priesthood this month, adding to the growing tally of isle natives who have answered God’s call. On May 22 at 6 p.m., Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry: Jesus, the waypoint of every journey
By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald It was Friday, April 17; I was driving along Nimitz Highway, heading to Pier 36-38 to distribute flyers inviting seafarers to attend the Mass scheduled for the following day, when a text message popped up on my phone: “Morning po, ano oras po yung misa, kuya, tapos […]
Isle jubilarians lauded at annual celebratory Mass
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu and many of Hawaii’s religious communities gathered April 11 to honor their ordained and professed members who are marking jubilee milestones this year. The annual Jubilarian Mass was held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, with lay faithful also attending the liturgy and reception that followed. […]
Joyful journeys: Deployment speeds initiation
Here are the stories of some of the 329 catechumens who will join (or have already joined) the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil on April 4 By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The lives of military personnel do not fit neatly into a schedule, especially for those in the U.S. Marine Corps. These families […]
Pope highlights repentance, openness as Lent begins
By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Beneath the Roman pines of the Aventine Hill, Pope Leo XIV led a solemn penitential procession Feb. 18 to Rome’s oldest extant basilica, marking the first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate with a call for “countercultural” repentance for sins from individuals, institutions and the church itself. Priests, bishops […]
Faithful honor St. Marianne on her feast day
People gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu Jan. 23 to mark the feast day of St. Marianne Cope with a special Mass. Bishop Larry Silva, above left, celebrated the Mass and blessed the first-class relic of St. Marianne, which was displayed for veneration. The Diocese of Honolulu and the Sisters of St. […]
Fishermen find support from Philippines, Knights of Peter Claver
By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald The recently established Unit 419 of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary continues to support the foreign longline fishermen working in Hawaii’s longline fishery, working with the Apostleship of the Sea-Hawaii Ministry in its mission to minister to the “people of the sea.” In collaboration […]
IHS executive director to speak at Red Mass
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s annual Red Mass returns this month on a new date and in a new location. The liturgy that precedes the opening of the state legislative session is the church’s prayer to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for the islands’ public servants. The […]
Save the date! Celebrate St. Marianne on Jan. 23
Special to the Herald “I am not afraid of any disease; hence it would be my greatest delight even to minister to the abandoned.” (St. Marianne Cope) The public is invited next year to remember the legacy of St. Marianne Cope by attending a celebration on her feast day. Bishop Larry Silva will preside at […]