Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Rising need sparks outpouring of support

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By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald When Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui heard from a few families in his parish concerned about losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits from the government shutdown that began Oct. 1, he knew he had to act. The pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu immediately engaged his parishioners […]

Hawaii welcomes Knights of Peter Claver chapter

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New Knights and Ladies of Knights of Peter Claver Council 419 were installed Sept. 13 during Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald It’s not often that a national Catholic service organization built for the entire family arrives in the diocese. On Sept. 12, the Knights of […]

Patricia S. Tossey / 1935-2025: A beloved guide for bishops and seminarians alike

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Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo renamed Pat Tossey’s role, changing it to administrative assistant from secretary. (HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald With an infectious laugh and a deep, enduring love for the church, Patricia S. Tossey played an essential role in the Diocese of Honolulu for five decades. Whether she was mentoring […]

Diocese is gearing up to celebrate 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The bigger the anniversary, the bigger the celebration. This is the Diocese of Honolulu’s plan as it prepares to mark 200 years since the arrival of the Catholic faith in Hawaii. The date is set: July 7, 2027, two centuries to the day when French Catholic missionaries first alighted in the islands, […]

Faithful find connection, inspiration in traveling Jubilee cross

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By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Since the start of the Jubilee Year, the Diocese of Honolulu has provided Catholics across the state with a unique way to feel spiritually connected to Rome as well as to each other. In addition to the official Jubilee cross that resides at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa […]

Hawaii’s 2025 catechumens

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Here are the names of those being baptized at the Easter Vigil this year: West Honolulu Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Marie Nguyen Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Jason Kaneaikala Sheldon Sukulbech Shannaliette Forman Calvin Buen Erek Elliott Joshua Elliott Emily Yee Pomaikaiokalani Sansi Holy Family Eden Chang Dominic Hudson Jazmine Liliu Caroline Salvador […]

Diocese, Kahala Nui close land sale

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Last October, the Diocese of Honolulu announced a land sale agreement with Kahala Nui, a retirement community that for decades had leased a 6.5-acre plot of land next to Mary, Star of the Sea Church and School in Waialae-Kahala. The agreement provided permanence and stability for Kahala Nui and its wide range […]

Events across Hawaii tie into Jubilee Year celebration

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Now that the Holy Year has officially begun, the Diocese of Honolulu plans to join the worldwide celebration in which Pope Francis calls the faithful to be “pilgrims of hope.” Bishop Larry Silva inaugurated the Holy Year, or Jubilee Year, in Hawaii on Christmas Eve at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in […]