By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald Oct. 18 marked the centennial of World Mission Sunday, established by Pope Pius XI in 1926. This year, Pope Leo XIV chose the theme “One in Christ, United in Mission,” inviting the faithful to renew their commitment to sharing Christ’s love with the world. The Diocese of […]
Knights of Peter Claver mark first, successful year in isles
Special to the Herald The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of Unit 419 marked one year since they were established in the Diocese of Honolulu with a special Mass Sept. 12 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. St. Theresa’s pastor, Father Manny Hewe, celebrated the Mass and was joined by Father […]
Walking in faith: Procession honors St. Francis of Assisi
Hawaii Catholic Herald To celebrate the Transitus, the death date of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 3, hundreds of people joined a eucharistic procession behind Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, and several priests and deacons who took turns carrying the monstrance. More than 100 people braved hot, sunny conditions Oct. 3 to commemorate the […]
King Street Cemetery: A resting place for the isles’ first missionaries
By Ryan K. Brown Special to the Herald At the corner of King Street and Ward Avenue, a few steps from Thomas Square, lies one of the most sacred and least visited places in the Catholic history of these islands. The King Street Catholic Cemetery in Honolulu holds the remains of four of Hawaii’s early […]
Father Paul Aguilar, diocesan priest: God and me time
Viriditas2: Soul Greening Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald A vocation to the priesthood can take a person across oceans, through different communities and into unexpected chapters of life. For me, that journey began with the La Salettes in the Philippines. I left during postulancy and spent three years teaching. Then, […]
Honor St. Francis of Assisi through Eucharistic procession
Hawaii Catholic Herald In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, Catholics from across the Diocese of Honolulu will participate in a Eucharistic procession Oct. 3 from Ala Moana to the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood of Honolulu. “People will be joining from different parishes and we invited all […]
Couple helps guide people on path to Catholic faith
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Irwin and Irene Lee joined the Catholic faith at different times in their lives, but they now work together at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu as OCIA catechists. In this role, they provide knowledge about our faith to those beginning their journey into the church — but the couple agrees […]
Solemn vespers: An evening of prayer and promise
Hawaii Catholic Herald The events surrounding Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ’s July 28 episcopal ordination and installation Mass began with solemn vespers the day before, also at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. With Bishop Larry Silva presiding, the church resounded with the traditional hymns and psalmodies sung during the service, which is also […]
St. Stephen Church, Honolulu: Show of gratitude
In celebration of all fathers and father figures, some of the women of St. Stephen Church in Honolulu hosted a simple breakfast in the Stephen P. Alencastre Memorial Building conference room for the hard-working men who recently helped with big renovation projects around the campus. After the 8 a.m. daily Mass on June 22, La Salette […]
A joyful beginning for the Knights of Peter Claver’s Junior Court
By Maila Rondero Kaneaiakala, Vice Grand Lady of Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court 419 Special to the Herald Filled with joy and the promise of tomorrow, Hawaii’s newest Junior Knights and Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver took their first steps into a lifelong journey of Catholic leadership, service and devotion […]