By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the first permanent deacons were ordained in the Diocese of Honolulu in 1981 under Bishop John J. Scanlan, their wives have been working in lockstep, serving beside them in their vocation. Before entering formation, candidates must receive permission from their wives — their signatures are on the deacon’s […]
Explaining purpose, mission of the Diocesan Pastoral Council
By Lani Wong Special to the Herald Many Catholics are familiar with parish pastoral councils, but few know about the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the important role it plays in the life of the Church in Hawaii. The DPC is a consultative body that brings together clergy, religious and lay faithful from across the Diocese […]
5 new seminarians begin their year of preparation
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald This fall semester, the Diocese of Honolulu welcomed five new seminarians, increasing the number of men studying for the priesthood to 10 for the diocese. The newest seminarians are Jaster Agcaoili, Braun Castro, Archie Dumag, Mark Rebellon and Seth Willett. The propaedeutic year, which means a year of preparation, […]
History of Catholicism in Hawaii
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Roman Catholic Church is the largest religious denomination in the state of Hawaii, claimed by approximately one-fifth of a population of 1.4 million people. It is a church that has grown from the roots of banishment, persecution and tragedy to produce examples of heroic sanctity in the persons of St. Damien […]
Diocese withdraws support for Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Benedictine Monastery of Hawaii has always maintained a small population, beginning with six founding members when it was first established here in September 1983. Other religious members and lay associates came and went over the years, but the permanent occupancy never deviated from the original two priests and four sisters who […]
Diocese aims to streamline financial reporting
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
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
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
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
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 […]
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