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Sept. 11 victims’ loved ones lean on faith to cope
A Vatican flag is seen near the inscription of Franciscan Father Mychal Judge’s name at the South Pool of the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Father Judge, a chaplain with the New York Fire...
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5 new seminarians begin their year of preparation
Jaster Agcaoili (Courtesy Dann Ebina) Archie Dumag (Courtesy Dann Ebina) Seth Willett (Courtesy Dann Ebina) By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald This fall semester, the Diocese of Honolulu welcomed...
View ArticleBishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: Hail holy queen!
E Hiki Mai Kou Aupuni Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 22 at St. Theresa Church, Kihei, on the feast of the queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as part of Bishop Castori’s Mass...
View ArticleOfficial notices: Sept. 11, 2026
Bishop Castori’s schedule Sept. 13, 10 a.m., Mass with the Cathedral Community, Kamiano Center, downtown Honolulu. Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual); 12 p.m.,...
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Young adult initiative’s journey continues
Participants in the Huaka‘i Project’s upcoming season attended a kickoff evening Aug. 27 at the EPIC Ministry community house in Ka-neohe. (Courtesy Ryan Fielding) The Huaka‘i Project is thriving in...
View ArticleTalk Story: Water, a gift without borders
Office for Social Ministry “Lord of Life, you have given us the gift of water, source of fruitfulness, freshness and hope. It quenches thirst, nourishes the earth and heals wounds.” (Pope Leo XIV,...
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Caution, community drive call for post-storm school closures
Sacred Hearts Academy in Kaimuki was among the schools that informed families it would remain closed Aug. 17 before the diocese’s formal announcement. The campus lost power for more than 24 hours...
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Facing a ‘long journey’ of recovery, together
Kaalaiki Road, which passes by Naalehu Cemetery and Punalu‘u Bakery, was badly flooded during Hurricane Lala’s impact Aug. 15-16. The cemetery and bakery were both heavily damaged. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii...
View ArticleBishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: From hardship rises new life
E Hiki Mai Kou Aupuni Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 7 at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua, during a commemorative Mass for Sacred Hearts School, Lahaina. Twenty days...
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Mass of the Holy Spirit opens new academic year
Pastors and associate pastors of the diocese’s parochial schools, left background, concelebrated the liturgy of the Eucharist with Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, and Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva...
View ArticleOfficial notices: Aug. 28, 2026
Bishop Castori’s schedule Aug. 28, 12 p.m., Hawaii Catholic Schools administrators meeting, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe. Aug. 29, 7:30 a.m., diocesan Pastoral Council, SSDC. Aug. 30,...
View ArticleTalk Story: Helping ‘even just one’ person in need
Office for Social Ministry “For this 112th World Day, the theme, ‘Even just one of these children,’ draws our attention to the minors directly involved in the experience of migration and flight, to...
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Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ: We are the kingdom of God
Bishop Castori, center, greeted the faithful who sat outside during the Mass with Bishop Silva, left, and Bishop Barber. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald) E hiki mai kou aupuni Here is the prepared...
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‘The islands put their trust in you’
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone anointed Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori during the rite of ordination July 28, elevating him to the office of bishop. (Celia K. Downes /...
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Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva: Blessed with a holy Church, despite its many flaws
Bishop Silva blessed Father Castori’s episcopal insignia – his miter, ring and crosier – as Father Castori looked on. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Here is the prepared text of the homily...
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Solemn vespers: An evening of prayer and promise
Kumu hula Leimomi Ho and Arthur Kauhane Aiu, who collaborated on the name of the crosier – “Hanaiakamalamalamakekumuola,” or “to nurture, preserve, enlighten and guide the wellspring of life” – sang...
View ArticleLegacy Sunday: Planning ahead with gifts of today
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald When we die, we all leave a legacy behind. While we’re here, we get to decide how much we will improve our parishes and advance the faith of generations who will...
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Talk Story: Building the kingdom through aloha
Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ, spoke at the conclusion of his ordination and installation Mass July 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Office for...
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‘Special relationship’: Bishop Castori’s ties to Tonga are more than 3...
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald At the heart of Bishop Michael T.T. Castori, SJ’s coat of arms are two symbols that represent his loving embrace of family. On the left are poppies and lupines...
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‘In awe’ of God’s call, Bishop Castori is installed as diocese’s new shepherd
Bishop Castori, center, greeted the faithful who sat outside during the Mass with Bishop Silva, left, and Bishop Barber. (Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald...
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