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June 10, 2025 - Tenth Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time (V23)
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Bishop's Homily for Pentecost Sunday
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(lunika Volodymyr / Shutterstock.com)
[St. Joseph Church, Makawao (Confirmation & First Holy Communion); Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina (Confirmation & First Holy Communion); St. Anthony Church, Wailuku (Confirmation & First Holy Communion)]
Someone recently pointed out that at its very beginning, the entire Church of Jesus Christ fit into one room, a room we hear about in today’s reading, where the disciples of Jesus were gathered with Mary, his mother. Now there are 1.4 billion Catholics in the world, and who knows how many more Protestants and others who believe in Jesus – not to mention the billions who have been his followers over the past twenty centuries. How did such a rapid growth in believers happen? You just heard the story of how it happened! The Holy Spirit came on the scene in a dramatic way, and sent that little band of apostles out, speaking every language of the world, to proclaim the Good News of Jesus. And we are part of that communion of saints that proclaims that Jesus is Lord! Read more...
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Safe, Secure, Spacious: Sacred Hearts School Marks One Year in Kaanapali
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Missionary Sisters of Faith Sister Mary Trang, a teacher in Sacred Hearts School’s early learning center, walks with some of the school’s youngest learners along with other students and teachers through the middle of the Kaanapali campus. (Courtesy Hopsing Coon / 2024)
By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Sacred Hearts School’s journey of faith, determination and resilience in the wake of the devastating 2023 Lahaina wildfire led last year to the west Maui resort town of Kaanapali, where the community has settled into a temporary location with new facilities and a stunning view.
For students, faculty and staff — who were uprooted when their school was largely destroyed near its mother church, Maria Lanakila, and who spent the 2023-24 academic year in makeshift accommodations at Sacred Hearts Mission Church up the coast in Kapalua — the new campus has been “an answered prayer,” said Principal Tonata Lolesio.
“Coming out of classroom tents, we were just hoping for the basic necessities of a campus, and really we received more than we prayed for,” she said. Read more...
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Golden Pine"apple" Awardees Announced
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Pictured above from left to right: Bishop Larry Silva, Dr. Llewellyn Young, Superintendent for Hawaii Catholic Schools, Awardee Sister Katherine Francis Miller, SS.CC., and Dr. Dale Fryxell, Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Science at Chaminade who heads the selection committee for the Golden Pine"apple" Awards.
From the Hawaii Catholic Schools
Congratulations Esther Amano of Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Sister Katherine Francis Miller, SS.CC. of Sacred Hearts Academy!
Both have been named this year's recipients of the Hawaii Catholic Schools Golden Pine"apple" Award for the Teacher and Administrator of the Year. Esther Amano is the awardee for Teacher of the Year while Sister Katherine Francis Miller is this year's Administrator of the Year. Both awards recognize excellence in outstanding teachers/specialists and administrators within the Catholic Schools in the State of Hawaii. The Golden Pine"apple" winner was announced last month at the annual Hawaii Catholic Schools Recognition Luncheon sponsored by Benefits By Design, Friendzy, HiEmployment, and Renaissance. Both winners received $1,000 total from HCS, Chaminade University and John C. and Mary Lou Brogan, a big screen smart TV, and $1,500 for their respective schools to be used for Staff Development from Augustine Educational Foundation. Read more...
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Compassionate Unity and Justice
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(beeboys / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest. For our part, we want to be a small leaven of unity, communion and fraternity within the world.” - Pope Leo XIV, homily, May 18, 2025
In his first homily as Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV offered a heartfelt message about being a loving Church in missionary service and inclusive unity. Addressing more than 200,000 Jubilee year pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, he reminded all that the Church should not be about power, but about walking in fraternal compassion with others, especially those who are suffering and vulnerable. In a recent letter to Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) echoed Pope Leo XIV’s message by urging passage of a budget that truly supports the flourishing of families, without harming the poorest and most vulnerable… including our immigrant brothers and sisters, and our environment.” The letter was signed by bishops elected to chair six of the most important committees in the USCCB. Some of their key concerns include:
Care for the poor. The U.S. Bishops point to the nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation report that says the current budget bill “will raise income taxes on the working poor while simultaneously providing a large tax cut for the wealthy." Read more...
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Talks for Youth and Adults, May and June
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Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays during June
at 6:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona
All are welcome to join these talks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7pm at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. These talks will be given by the missionary team of the Neocatechumenal Way in Hawai’i: Jonathan & Nazarena Stenger with their seven children, Fr. John Wadeson, Benjamin Paz a seminarian for the Diocese of Philadelphia, and Paulo Da Mata a seminarian for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
These talks are an announcement of the Good News where Christ has an answer to the difficult situations we experience and gives us the possibility of love and forgiveness. This itinerary of Catholic formation lived in small communities within the parish will help us to discover the richness of our baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1231 states that by its very nature infant baptism requires a post baptismal catechumenate. Not only is there a need for instruction after baptism but also for the necessary flowering of baptismal grace in personal growth.
For more information, please contact Jonathan and Nazarena Stenger at (808) 268-3993.
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Jubilee Year Study Day - O’ahu, Jun 14
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea
During this Jubilee Year, all are invited to deepen their faith by exploring the Catechism, Vatican II, and more. Join us for a day of learning featuring Keynote Speaker, Bishop Larry Silva, and a variety of breakout sessions. Let us come together to embrace the spirit of hope and renewal as we journey together in faith.
Register HERE. Flyer available HERE.
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Introduction to Spiritual Direction, Jun 16-20
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June 16-20, 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 by June 15, 2025 at https://webforms.chaminade.edu/sdi/
For information or assistance: cclaire.nishiguchi@chaminade.edu, rpfeiffe@chaminade.edu, or (808) 256-8859.
Flyer available HERE.
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Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, Jun 27
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Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Lead location: Kamiano Center, next to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
The Global Rosary Relay for The Sanctification of Priests will be held on Friday, June 27th, the feast day of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our recitation of the rosary marks the 7th year of participation of the Diocese of Honolulu in reciting the Sorrowful Mysteries which, for this year, will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Kamiano Center. The event will be live-streamed through the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on Facebook. You may pray the Sorrowful Mysteries anytime of the day for the sanctification of all priests, for wisdom, strength and comfort, and to give thanks to God for all they do to support us.
Flyer available HERE.
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ʻOhana Mass, Jun 28
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Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu
At Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Oahu, parishioners established their Ministry for Persons with Disabilities by welcoming persons with varying gifts and abilities to celebrate the “ʻOhana Mass.” Ushers who are members of the Knights of Columbus offer a warm welcome and escort them to the designated pews where they were able to better participate in the Eucharist. After Mass, the community continues fellowship together through a potluck supper where all joyfully serve each other with nourishing food and aloha. These “ʻOhana Masses” and potluck fellowship normally take place on the fourth Saturday each month, 5:30 PM at Mary, Star of the Sea where all are welcomed to celebrate and share their gifts as one ‘Ohana.
Live stream available at Mary, Star of the Sea's YouTube Channel.
For more information, please call the parish office at (808) 734-0396 or email rafmendoza@rcchawaii.org.
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"Preparing Your Hands for Battle" with Jesse Romero, Jul 13-15
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Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Honolulu
Jesse Romero, dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and radio host will present Preparing Your Hands for Battle for three consecutive evenings. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. For more information, please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.
Flyer available HERE.
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"Sip and Savor" Fundraiser, Jul 18
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Friday, July 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu
Join the 2nd Annual "Sip & Savor" Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser for the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. The evening will feature guest speaker Jesse Romero. This event will help fund future events for the CMFH including conferences, seminars, and other speaker events.
Flyer available HERE.
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Word of Life for June
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 Anthony of Padua
1195–1231
Memorial - June 13
Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most revered saints within the Catholic Church. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal and was given the name Fernando Martins de Bulhões. His parents were wealthy nobility who provided a good education for him as a youth, most likely at the Cathedral school in Lisbon. At the age of fifteen, Fernando decided to enter religious life and joined the Canons Regular of St. Augustine, not far from his home. During his two years with the canons, he excelled in his studies and prayer. However, being so close to his home led to frequent visits from family and friends, prompting Fernando to desire greater solitude to more deeply embrace his vocation. Read more...
(Image: Marco Antonio Bassetti, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) Copyright © 2025 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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Events and Previous Announcements
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