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May 19, 2026 - Seventh Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Seventh Week of Easter (V19)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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Bishop's Homily for the Ascension of the Lord
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(Atjanan Charoensiri / Shutterstock.com)
Homily of the Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu
[St. John Vianney Church, Kailua (Confirmation & First Communion); Holy Family Church, Honolulu (Confirmation & First Communion)]
“What would Jesus do?” is a saying that has become very popular. WWJD can sometimes be seen on bumper stickers, bracelets, and T-shirts. But I will confess that it is a saying I do not like very much. It’s purpose, of course, is to help us reflect on Jesus so that we can imitate him and be faithful disciples. But the reason I do not care for this saying is that it implies, “What would Jesus do IF he were still here?” It looks to the Jesus of the past. The reality, however, is that Jesus is still here. He is still active among us, and he is very much alive. Like the first disciples of Jesus who looked up to him as he ascended into heaven, we still may need angels who tap us on the shoulder and say, “Why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” Read more...
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St. Michael School in Waialua to End K-8 Instruction
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Damien Hall was home to St. Michael School’s first students in 1944; the hall has been expanded and renovated numerous times. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)
By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
After months of trying to raise the funds necessary to keep its doors open, St. Michael School in Waialua will close its kindergarten through eighth grade classes in the next academic year.
“For more than 82 years, St. Michael School has been the heart of the North Shore, a place where generations of children were nurtured not only in academics, but in faith, character and a true sense of belonging,” said Nicolle Baron, principal of St. Michael School, in a statement to the Hawaii Catholic Herald. “It has been more than a school; it has been a home for families, a foundation for lifelong friendships, and a thread that has quietly held this community together.”
Kainoa Fukumoto, who has played key roles at St. Michael for more than 15 years as a teacher, administrator, board member and parent, said the closure is a profound loss for him and for the community. Read more...
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A Second Chance at Independence
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(Shutterstock.AI)
From Catholic Charities Hawaii
In 2006, Catholic Charities Hawai`i saw a need for a place where youths could go after aging out of foster care. Most youths at 18 do not have the skills to live independently, let alone survive. They land up homeless or become victims of trafficking. Many carry trauma and barriers that make independence feel out of reach.
At Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to build a stable, independent future. With no government dollars, Catholic Charities Hawai`i established the Horizon Home. There, it brought youths to live and help them establish goals, skills, and learn to be independent.
Horizons meets young people where they are. Many participants are transitioning from foster care, the juvenile justice system, or experiencing housing instability. Success for these youth requires more than rules—it requires trust, mentorship, and real-life experience.
Read more...
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Catholic Religious Emblems Program
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Catholic children and youth involved in scouting in the Diocese of Honolulu are invited to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ through participation in the Catholic Religious Emblems Program. Through prayer, service, and learning, scouts discover how faith and scouting go together. Parishes are asked to please post the flyer.
Email the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting at dhccs.hi@gmail.com OR visit the website: www.catholichawaii.org/scouts to learn more.
Flyer available HERE.
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Support the Cause for Canonization of Joseph Dutton
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Help advance the Cause for Canonization for Joseph Dutton. Most famous for his volunteer efforts on the island of Molokai (Hawaii) caring for people with Hansen’s disease for nearly 44 years. A devout Catholic, Joseph Dutton had left all to serve the people in Molokai after hearing about Saint Damien’s work there.
Donate online at www.josephdutton.org/donate
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Webinar for Clergy "Communicating Mercy to those Wounded by Abortion," May 20
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Pentecost Vigil Mass, May 23
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Preparing a Catholic Advanced Healthcare Directive, May 30
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New date! Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
St. John Apostle & Evangelist Church, Mililani
Join us for a free workshop on Catholic Advanced Healthcare Planning and Directives, where we guide you through the essential steps of aligning your healthcare decisions with your Catholic faith. This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Catholic teach on the end-of-life care, ethical considerations, and the importance of creating advanced directives that reflect your values.
Flyer available HERE.
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Introduction to Spiritual Direction, Jul 6-10
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July 6-10, Weekdays Monday - Friday (5 sessions)
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chaminade University, Honolulu
Offered as non-credit only, this course is for clergy, religious, and lay persons and is limited to 24 registrants. Fee $100 for the one-week workshop. Register at https://webforms.chaminade.edu/sdi/
For information or assistance please email rpfeiffe@chaminade.edu or shelly.reid@chaminade.edu.
Flyer available HERE.
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Turkey and Greece Pilgrimage, Nov 2026
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November 3-15, 2026 - Turkey & Greece
All are invited to join Father John Gabriel and Deacon Mike Browning on this 13-day pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece In the Footsteps of St. Paul and the Early Christian Community.
Seats are limited so act quickly! For more information, please visit www.GoCatholicTravel.com/26040 or contact Deacon Mike at mbrowning@rcchawaii.org.
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Rest in Peace
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Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Meli Watanuki, one of the last remaining patients in Kalaupapa, Molokai. She passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 and is survived by her husband, Randall Watanuki. May she rest in peace.
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Word of Life for May
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Word of Life is a monthly resource from the USCCB's Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. Each month includes resources for print and are adaptable for digital efforts including Feature of the Month, Intercessions for Life, Bulletin Quotes, and Bulletin Art. Learn more at www.respectlife.org.
Available in English: PDF | Word
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Saint of the Week
Saint Bernardine of Siena
1380–1444
Memorial - May 20
Jozef De Veuster was the youngest of seven children born into a poor farming family in central Belgium. Jozef went to school until the age of thirteen, at which time he had to assist his father on the family farm. A few years later, after his older brother entered religious life, Jozef’s father sent Jozef to college to prepare him to take over the family business. At school, during a mission, he heard God calling him to religious life. At the age of twenty, Jozef followed in his brother’s footsteps and entered the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Read more...
(Image credit: Jacopo Bellini, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life
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Online Giving for Parishes
Support your local parish online! You can give directly to your parish on the Diocese of Honolulu's Offertory page at www.catholichawaii.org/offertory.
On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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Subscribe to the Hawaii Catholic Herald
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Members of Hawaii Catholic parishes may receive a subscription free through the Hawaii Catholic Herald Parish Plan.
Others: $28 Hawaii, $32 Mainland, $35 foreign.
Visit: www.hawaiicatholicherald.com/subscriptions
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