Top: Bishop Larry Silva presided May 29 at the Oahu funeral for Meli Watanuki, a resident of Kalaupapa who died May 17 at age 91. The service at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu was attended by family, friends and community members who remembered Watanuki as a strong-willed, joyful presence who made everyone feel […]
Service and daily prayer guide ‘Auntie Carmen’
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com At Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu, most people know Carmen Mae Fuertes Vierra simply as “Auntie Carmen.” She is a familiar face around the parish — there early, often staying late, and stepping in wherever help is needed. For Vierra, that has just become part of daily life. Vierra grew […]
After long journeys, deacons prepare for priestly ordinations
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Two homegrown deacons will be ordained to the priesthood this month, adding to the growing tally of isle natives who have answered God’s call. On May 22 at 6 p.m., Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Broken rosary? Sacred Heart Church offers free repairs
By Linda Dela Cruz Special to the Herald A favorite rosary is more than beads and chain links. It carries prayers, memories, comfort and many moments of faith. If the chain on a beloved rosary breaks, you don’t have to throw it away. Your chain-link rosary can be repaired for free at Sacred Heart Church in Honolulu. […]
Isle jubilarians lauded at annual celebratory Mass
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu and many of Hawaii’s religious communities gathered April 11 to honor their ordained and professed members who are marking jubilee milestones this year. The annual Jubilarian Mass was held at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, with lay faithful also attending the liturgy and reception that followed. […]
Gratitude inspires deep involvement in parish life
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Rita and Galo Camacho Jr. are deeply involved at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu. Their work in the parish is their way of giving thanks to God for their blessings as they endeavor to help not only fellow parishioners, but the community as well. Although there are other […]
Pope highlights repentance, openness as Lent begins
By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Beneath the Roman pines of the Aventine Hill, Pope Leo XIV led a solemn penitential procession Feb. 18 to Rome’s oldest extant basilica, marking the first Ash Wednesday of his pontificate with a call for “countercultural” repentance for sins from individuals, institutions and the church itself. Priests, bishops […]
Seafarers’ ministry marks World Day of the Poor
By Deacon Marlowe Sabater Special to the Herald The Apostleship of the Sea Ministry-Hawaii (AoSMH) sailed the high seas last month with the biggest number yet of longline fishers who attended the Eucharistic celebration of the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Forty-one fishers were at the holy Mass on Nov. 15 as they also observed […]
New faith formation project focuses on families
By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald After a year of listening to parents’ struggles with faith formation at home, catechetical leaders from nine Hawaii parishes are now launching programs designed to strengthen families in their faith life — part of a new initiative that includes dozens of parishes across the U.S. Some 200 parishes, from Hawaii […]
Vietnamese Catholic community marks 50 years in isles
The Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Catholic Community’s anniversary celebration Aug. 15 included a procession by the Daughters of the Society of St. Monica at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Father Anthony TranSpecial to the Herald On Aug. 15, the solemnity of the Assumption of Mother Mary, the Vietnamese Holy Martyrs […]