A new temporary campus in Kaanapali will better serve the needs of students, staff and the community By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Space for children to play. A place for them to grow. And for the many families still facing incredible hardships, a safe place to go. When Sacred Hearts School officially moves […]
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Sacred Hearts School principal ‘humbled’ by national award
Hawaii Catholic Herald When a deadly wildfire devastated the historic Maui town of Lahaina last August — heavily damaging Sacred Hearts School — Principal Tonata Lolesio maintained her focus and determination to keep the school community together. Guided by her faith and leadership experience, Lolesio was able to rally the school’s staff and students as […]
12 jubilarians are lauded for their ‘miraculous’ work
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Praising their ability to “believe the unbelievable,” Bishop Larry Silva on April 20 honored 12 religious women and clergy celebrating anniversaries of profession or ordination during the annual Jubilarian Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. Before a congregation that included fellow religious, faithful, family and […]
Jubilarian: Father Robert Bouffier, SM
Born: Rockville Centre, New York; 1948 Community: Society of Mary Celebrating: 50 years, ordination Years of service in Hawaii: 15 (arrived in 2002) Past ministries: High school teacher and chaplain, Dayton, Ohio; university teacher and director of theater, Dayton, Ohio, and Boston; Brazilian apostolate, Boston; associate professor, Chaminade University, Honolulu Current residence: Hollywood, Florida Biography: […]
Mary inspires deep devotion in isles
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald May often arrives with blooming flowers, a feminine and subtle reminder of Mother’s Day — one day out of 31 when we celebrate some of the most important women in our lives. The Catholic Church takes it a step further by celebrating Mary, the mother of God, all month […]
Common questions about Mary, answered
By Robert Fastiggi OSV News During a visit to Naples in March 2015, Pope Francis spoke to a gathering of priests, seminarians and religious women. In his speech, he told them that a key way to make sure Jesus is at the center of their lives is to “ask his mother to take you to […]
Official notices: April 26, 2024
Bishop’s schedule April 26, 8 a.m., Bagels with Bishop, Damien Memorial School, Kalihi. April 27, 10 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 5 p.m., “Grape Escapes” gala at Saint Louis School, Kaimuki. April 28, 9:30 a.m., Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. George Church, Waimanalo; 2 p.m., […]
Inquiry Weekends seek to support deacon vocations
By Deacon Keith Cabiles Special to the Herald The Office of Permanent Deacon Formation recently hosted eight married couples and two single men discerning the call to the diaconate during an “Inquiry Weekend.” According to Deacon Renier Torres, these “Inquiry Weekends” allow men and married couples to “receive a comprehensive overview of the formation program, […]
Dutton’s sainthood cause seeks boost through special collection
Hawaii Catholic Herald A special parish second collection planned for the weekend of April 27-28 aims to support the sainthood cause of Servant of God Joseph Dutton, layman, who spent more than 40 years serving the Hansen’s disease settlement in Kalaupapa. Dutton, born on April 27, 1843, in Stowe, Vermont, was a Civil War veteran who struggled […]
Reflection: A once-in-a-century celebration
By Father Pat Killilea, SSCC Special to the Herald The chatter of excited voices was momentarily hushed, then broke into loud cheers and applause as he entered McVeigh Hall, weighed down by numerous leis and topped by a colorful hat. The setting compared with the aftermath of the Super Bowl when Patrick Mahomes of the […]
Tune in to part II of podcast
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald The “Hawaii Catholic Herald Highlights” podcast returns with part II of Manolo “Nolet” Quiason’s story of adventure, music and spirituality. Quiason shares how he makes it to Hawaii after being stuck on the mainland during a family vacation. Quiason and his family were prevented from returning to their former […]
My Easter challenge
By Father Ese’ese “Ace” Tui Special to the Herald Throughout Lent, I reflected with our parishioners at St. Anthony Church in Wailuku on the sacrament of baptism. On each Sunday, I preached on a section of the rite of baptism. The season is a preparation for catechumens for their baptism at the Easter Vigil, and […]
Blessed Sacrament parishioners celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
Special to the Herald Blessed Sacrament Church celebrated its 24th anniversary of Divine Mercy Sunday on April 7 at the 7 a.m. Mass. This year the Divine Mercy image was bedecked simply with white orchids and red carnations. The simplicity reminds us of the blood and water that are depicted, with Jesus reminding us that […]
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