John Akau, a seminarian for the Diocese of Honolulu, was instituted as a lector at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Wisconsin with four others by Bishop Robert M. Coerver of Lubbock, Texas, on March 9. The ministry of lector, which allows him to read the Scripture readings at Mass, except the Gospel, […]
Two Chaminade students included in synod discussion with Pope Francis
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Two Chaminade University of Honolulu students were included in a video call with Pope Francis to discuss topics related to the 2023 Synod of Bishops. Marianist Brother Edward Brink was able to get two campus ministry students, Joseph Durocher and Alycia Tausaga, included among 130 students from 58 universities […]
Catholic schools office employee retires after 58 years
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Barbara Yamasaki doesn’t want us writing about her retirement. The fast-talking, jovial administrative secretary has been with the Diocese of Honolulu’s Hawaii Catholic Schools department since 1964, making her one of the longest-serving lay diocesan employees ever. But that doesn’t mean we should make a big deal about her […]
St. Catherine School, facing $300K budget shortfall, lays off four
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Due to a large budget shortfall and low enrollment in several grades, St. Catherine School in Kauai laid off four employees on Feb. 16. Diocese of Honolulu human resources director Dara Perreira was on hand that day to announce that two teachers and two teacher’s aides were let go […]
Photo: Synodal discussion
Students and staff of the Newman Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa and Chaminade University of Honolulu campus ministry huddle Feb. 16 at the Newman Center for an evening of discussion in response to Bishop Larry Silva’s request for input for the 2023 Synod of Bishops. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
Lenten resources
Books and other materials to get you into the seasonal spirit of prayer, penance, fasting By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald As Ash Wednesday approaches (and passes) it can be hard shifting your mindset toward the three pillars of Lent: prayer, penance and fasting. Having something on hand, such as a book, might make it […]
Isle churches see jump in tally of Mass-goers from 2020 COVID low
October count However, the number is 18,700 fewer than the pre-pandemic count By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald More Catholics in Hawaii are going to church as pandemic protocols loosen, according to the latest October count. But the numbers are still far fewer than they were pre-COVID-19. The annual diocesan headcount of weekend Mass attendees […]
Diocese of Honolulu 2022 Lenten Regulations
FASTING In the dioceses in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound to fast on both Ash Wednesday (March 2, 2022) and Good Friday (April 15, 2022). To fast means to consume one full meal a day at most, although taking of other, smaller quantities of food at the other customary mealtimes […]
Photo: Celebrating consecrated life
Sisters, brothers and priests of Hawaii’s religious orders, institutes and congregations gather for a photo with Bishop Larry Silva after a Mass celebrating the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, Feb. 5, in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. There are nearly 30 consecrated groups represented in the Diocese of Honolulu. (Photo courtesy of Dann […]
Photo: Career day
Rosary Preschool in Waipio celebrated the start of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31, with Career Day and some important messages. (Photo courtesy of Lora Ogawa)
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