By the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Special to the Herald Wilhelmina Jeanette Niaulani Joseph was born May 27, 1928, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, to Duncan K. and Emma Helm Joseph. Her brother, Duncan Jr., arrived five years later. Growing up, Joseph attended Lincoln School and Kapalama School in Honolulu, both of which […]
Sacred Hearts Father Albert Garcia / 1942-2025: Pastor with Honokaa roots served across isles
Hawaii Catholic Herald Known for his musical composition of a Mass in Hawaiian that is still sung today, Sacred Hearts Father Albert Garcia served as a beloved pastor, educator and chaplain on Oahu and Maui for many decades. Father Garcia died Dec. 29 at age 83 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. He was […]
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 […]
Franciscan Sister Mary Edward Sugioka / 1930-2025: Pearl City native was a beloved educator in isles and on mainland
Special to the Herald Sister Mary Edward Sugioka of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities served in Hawaii for decades, as an educator at several schools and in administration at St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. The Pearl City native, who converted to Catholicism as a high school student, died peacefully Sept. […]
Deacon Joseph T. Soon / 1971-2025: Deacon was known for his quiet, humble service to all
Deacon Eric Kim, right, congratulates newly ordained Deacon Joseph Soon at Cohort 7’s final ordination ceremony on Jan. 31, 2015, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. (HCH file photo / 2015) By Lisa DahmHawaii Catholic Herald In every family, each member has a special charism that helps them to best serve the others. […]
Alice E. Secor / 1930-2025: Longtime parish secretary was ‘always helping people’
Alice E. Secor congratulates her son, Msgr. Gary Secor, at his investiture as a monsignor in 2017. (Courtesy photo / HCH file photo) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Alice E. (Baptiste) Secor’s many decades of generosity and selfless service began when she was still in high school at Sacred Hearts Academy. Equipped with a […]
Obituaries: 2 Dominican Sisters served for decades in Hawaii schools
Mother Felicitas Macsera / 1930-2025 Mother Felicitas Macsera was born April 21, 1930, to Francisco Macsera and Soledad Jaynos in the neighborhood of St. Anne Parish in Molo, Iloilo, Philippines. At the Charity School of the Beaterio of Molo, she learned catechism and vernacular reading under Venerable Mother Rosario Arroyo, founder of the Dominican Sisters […]
Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen / 1965-2025: Humble, selfless pastor gave his all for his flock
A portrait of Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen was placed at the entrance of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Honolulu Aug. 1 as parishioners gathered for a memorial Mass. (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Celia K. DownesHawaii Catholic Herald Father Khanh Pham-Nguyen’s unwavering faith in God carried him across the sea more than 40 years ago from […]
Hawaii mourns and honors Pope Francis
Hawaii Catholic Herald Word of Pope Francis’ death broke late in the evening on Easter Sunday, April 20, for the faithful in the Diocese of Honolulu. Many learned of the sad news on Easter Monday. By then diocesan officials were already hard at work making plans for Hawaii to mourn Pope Francis, including sending out […]
Embracing ‘peripheries,’ Pope Francis preached mercy, reconciliation
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, gave new energy to millions of Catholics — and caused concern for some — as he transformed the image of the papacy into a pastoral ministry based on personal encounters and strong convictions about poverty, mission and […]
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