Office for Social Ministry “Lord of Life, you have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth and heals wounds.” (Pope Leo XIV, September 2026 prayer intention video) Surrounded by the vast blue Pacific and the healing waters of Hawaii, we are constantly reminded of […]
Legacy Sunday: Planning ahead with gifts of today
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When we die, we all leave a legacy behind. While we’re here, we get to decide how much we will improve our parishes and advance the faith of generations who will follow us — children, grandchildren, neighbors and whole communities. With a bit of planning and the help of […]
New annual appeal sees robust response so far
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu’s new annual appeal is a little more than a month away from concluding its first, most active phase, and officials are encouraged by the response so far. As of April 30, a number of parishes have exceeded their individual fundraising goals, and overall the […]
James “Jim” Severson / 1934-2025: Former executive was a ‘great blessing’ to church, community
By Celia K. Downes and Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald “Sharp as a whip” and never idle, James “Jim” Severson led a life of service — to his family, to his parish and the community, to the Diocese of Honolulu and more. The financial expert had a successful career in the business world and also contributed […]
Official notices: Oct. 25, 2024
Bishop’s schedule 25, 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hawaii Columbus Day Dinner, Hawaii Okinawa Center, Waipio. 26, 6:15 a.m., meeting of the board of trustees for St. Patrick’s Seminary & University (video conference); 10 a.m., Deacon Council Meeting (video conference); 5 p.m., Mass with Missionary Families of Christ at St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. 27, 9:30 […]
Talk story: Tuition aid will support Sacred Hearts School students
Office for Social Ministry “Earth’s creator, Everyday God, loving maker, O Jesus, you who shaped us, O spirit, recreate us, come, be with us. In your presence, Everyday God, we are gathered, O Jesus, you have called us, O spirit, to restore us, come, be with us. Life of all lives, Everyday God, love of […]
Catholic foundation appoints director of Maui relief efforts
The Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation has appointed longtime community development specialist Toni Rojas as its director of Maui Disaster Relief. “We are fortunate to have a professional with a deep commitment to community service and more than 25 years of experience in working with nonprofits and volunteers to lead Catholic wildfire recovery efforts on […]