Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Diocese aims to streamline financial reporting

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald According to Lisa Sakamoto, chief financial officer for the Diocese of Honolulu, the best financial statements in parishes and schools are accurate, timely and complete — a long-term goal of the diocese. After years of surveys, financial reviews and collection audits, the diocese on July 1 debuted the Sage […]

St. Theresa Parish, Mountain View: Triple celebration

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Blessed Sacrament Father Samuel Loterte, pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Mountain View, celebrated his 66th birthday, 35th priesthood anniversary and incardination to the Diocese of Honolulu June 7 in the St. Joseph School cafeteria in Hilo. It was a joyful, fun-filled and successful celebration. Blessed Sacrament Father Ferdinand Tomo opened the fellowship with a prayer […]

Annual priest assignments reflect new ordinations, retirement

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva’s annual update of priest assignments takes into account last month’s presbyteral ordination of Deacon John Jacob Akau and Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell, as well as the impending resignation of Msgr. Terry Watanabe on Maui. Now-Father Mitchell has been assigned as parochial vicar of St. Anthony Church in Wailuku effective […]

Bishop-elect Father Michael Castori: Ministry in Pacific provides a strong foundation

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By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald When Bishop Larry Silva submitted his age-mandated resignation in August 2024, a period of nervous anticipation set in among Hawaii’s Catholics as they waited for the Vatican to name a successor. They waited. And waited. Was the Holy See honoring Bishop Silva’s humble request to […]

Faithful welcome Father Castori as bishop-elect

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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 […]

How many bishops again? A look at the diocese’s past, future leadership

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s announcement May 6 that it would have a new shepherd in two months’ time marks a rare and joyful milestone in its 85-year history. When Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori is ordained and installed July 28, he will become just the sixth bishop of the Diocese of […]

Honolulu’s next shepherd has deep Pacific ties

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By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Many years of ministry in the South Pacific have profoundly impacted the life and spirituality of the Diocese of Honolulu’s next shepherd, who was formally appointed May 6 by Pope Leo XIV. Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, who had been rector of the Arrupe […]

Find support, services through Respect Life Office

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By Val and Deacon Gary Streff Special to the Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s Respect Life Office offer several initiatives for anyone seeking information and support: Walking with Moms in Need, the Miscarriage Ministry and a program that addresses infertility. Walking with Moms in Need: This program was started by the U.S. Conference of Catholic […]

New diocesan annual appeal begins this month

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s new annual appeal officially gets underway this month, giving parishioners across the state an opportunity to invest in the future of the church. The Hawaii Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal, “Sharing God’s Gifts,” begins the first weekend of Lent, Feb. 21-22, and runs through June 30. […]