Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

St. Anthony High School in Wailuku to close in May

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By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald The high school division of St. Anthony School in Wailuku, which has provided Catholic education on Maui for more than 175 years, will close its doors at the end of this academic year. The announcement was made by Msgr. Terry Watanabe, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church and […]

Relic enshrined in celebration of ‘God’s infinite great love’

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Veneration of St. Faustina Kowalska is now possible at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu Hawaii Catholic Herald St. Joseph Church in Waipahu welcomed a first-class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska Feb. 6, becoming the second parish in the Diocese of Honolulu to honor the young Polish nun who was instrumental in perpetuating the Divine Mercy […]

Holy Rosary Church centennial: Revealing the past, looking to the future

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By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald With prayerful reflection and deep gratitude, the Holy Rosary Church community in Paia, Maui, gathered Feb. 2 to mark a historic milestone — the opening of a time capsule sealed 100 years ago during the laying of the church’s cornerstone. Held on the feast of the Presentation of […]

Holy Rosary Church gears up for centennial celebration

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By Almie Lonzaga Special to the Herald Holy Rosary Church in Paia, Maui, is honored to commemorate a century of rich history and significant milestones, which have shaped its legacy as a spiritual haven for the community. The journey of the present location of Holy Rosary Church began on Jan. 24, 1926, with the placement […]

Finding joy and purpose in selfless service

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Marynor Pacleb embraces ministry at Maria Lanakila Church By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Those who don’t know much about stewardship might believe it’s all about how much money a person puts in the collection plate. But it’s so much more than that — it’s returning to God based on the gifts you’ve been given and […]

Photo: Bountiful bazaar and more at Christ the King

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Christ the King Church in Kahului, Maui, held its annual bazaar Oct. 25, and it was a rousing success. Proceeds will help defray the cost of repaving the church parking lot. October was the month of the holy rosary. Before each weekend Mass, members of the Knights of Columbus and the Eucharistic Women of the […]

First-class relic of St. Faustina joyfully enshrined at Maui parish

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Hawaii Catholic Herald People devoted to the Divine Mercy — or anyone seeking a quiet place to reflect and pray — have a new location on Maui where they can find peace and enrich their faith. On Oct. 5, Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Kula celebrated the enshrinement of a first-class relic of […]

Pilgrimage will anchor Filipino Catholic Clubs’ historic meeting

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Hawaii Catholic Herald The annual convention for the Diocesan Congress of Filipino Catholic Clubs will be unlike any other. In honor of its 75th year, the DCFCC — scheduled for Nov. 21-23 — will feature a pilgrimage through five churches on the island of Maui. “As we mark 75 years of shared faith and community, […]

2 years after Maui fires, support for survivors remains strong

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Hawaii Catholic Herald Two years after wildfires tore through West and Upcountry Maui — devastating the historic beachfront town of Lahaina and killing more than 100 people — the community spirit remains strong despite the continued challenge of rebuilding homes, businesses and livelihoods. Construction has ramped up in Lahaina, allowing for some businesses to reopen […]