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May 5, 2026 - Fifth Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Fifth Week of Easter (V17)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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Bishop's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
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(Zolnierek_photography / Shutterstock.com)
[St. Catherine Church, Kapaa (Confirmation & First Communion);
St. Theresa Church, Kekaha (Confirmation & First Communion);
Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue (Confirmation & First Communion)]
Can you see me? Can you see Father? Can you see the altar? Can you see Jesus?
We are a little more tentative in our answer about seeing Jesus. It’s a little more tricky than seeing people or things that are in this room. But the fact is that Jesus is present to us, and this is the reason we are celebrating these sacraments. Jesus’s presence, however, is not always as obvious as we might like it to be.
Do you remember Mary Magdalene seeing Jesus outside his tomb on that first Easter morning? She knew him very well, but she thought he was the gardener. Do you remember the two disciples of Jesus – who also knew him well – walking seven miles with him that first Easter day and not recognizing him; that is, until he took bread, blessed it, broke it, and gave it to them? Then they knew Jesus was with them. Read more...
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Damien’s New President Is Grateful, Honored to Lead Alma Mater
By Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald
With a strong background in business and a deep love for his alma mater — not to mention champion-level coaching skills — Damien Memorial School’s new president and CEO is ready to lead the Kalihi campus into the future.
Walter “Wally” Marciel, a 1979 Damien graduate, was officially appointed as president and CEO effective Feb. 5, after serving as the interim president and CEO since mid-2024.
“Over the past 20 months, Wally … has done a tremendous job in guiding the school in a positive direction,” said Lanson K. Kupau, chairman of Damien’s board of directors, in a March 7 statement.
Read more...
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Living “Holy Restlessness” in Hawaiʻi
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(Theodore Trimmer / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“To form consciences that are free and endowed with a holy restlessness is a necessary condition for the Christian faith to appear as a fully human proposal.” Such a faith is capable of transforming the lives of individuals and of society, of inspiring prophetic change in the face of the tragedies and forms of poverty of our time, and of encouraging a continual search for God that is never satisfied." - Pope Leo XIV, Address to the Catholic University of Central Africa, April 2026
During his recent trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the importance of forming consciences marked by what he calls a “holy restlessness.” Speaking to university students, he reminded them that education is not only about knowledge or professional success, but about forming people prepared to serve the common good.
A “holy restlessness” is not anxiety or dissatisfaction for its own sake. It is that quiet stirring within the heart that refuses to accept injustice, notices suffering, and keeps asking: What more can I do? Where is God calling me now? It is the voice of conscience—the “inner sanctuary,” as Pope Leo describes it—where we encounter God and are drawn toward truth, goodness, and love. Read more...
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Mental Health Support Is Here for Our Community
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From Catholic Charities Hawaii
The Counseling Center at Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi has been offering compassionate mental health therapy services both in person and through secure telehealth to the Maui Wildfire survivors and now to the Kona Low survivors. Our licensed, master’s-level clinicians support individuals, couples, and families experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship or parenting challenges, and other life stressors.
We are committed to meeting people where they are. For clients who wish to incorporate faith into their care, Christian-based counseling is available. By increasing awareness of mental health and making services accessible, we help strengthen not only individuals, but families and the wider community as well.
Our counseling offices are located in Makiki, Waimalu, and Māʻili, providing safe, welcoming spaces for healing. Telehealth appointments are also available and offer a secure, effective alternative to in-person visits through HIPAA-compliant platforms.
Our therapists use trauma-informed and family systems approaches to support meaningful, lasting change. We’ve recently seen a rise in clients seeking family and couples counseling, with many working to break generational patterns and build healthier relationships. Even individual therapy can create positive ripple effects throughout a family.
If you or someone you know may benefit from counseling services, we invite you to reach out. 📞 Call our intake line at 808 527 4470 to get started.
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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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World Youth Day – Seoul, Korea in 2027
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Join us for an information session on Wednesday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. to learn more about this incredible pilgrimage experience. We’ll share an overview of World Youth Day, what to expect for Seoul, and next steps for those considering attending. Whether you’re planning to go or thinking about organizing a group from your parish, all are welcome!
More information: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/yam/wyd
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Pentecost Vigil Mass, May 23
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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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Rest in Peace
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Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Daisy Lani Rapozo, age 103, grandmother of Fr. Anthony Rapozo, pastor of St. John Apostle and Evangelist, Mililani. 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
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Saints Philip and James
St. Philip: c. 4–c. 80; St. James: First century BC–c. 62
Feast - May 3
Since the sixth century, the Apostles Philip and James’ relics have rested in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Rome. The two Apostles are honored with one feast.
Philip was one of the Twelve, most likely a follower of John the Baptist who knew that John pointed to Jesus as the Messiah. He might have been Simon Peter and Andrew’s brother, making him a fisherman by trade. The day after Jesus invited the brothers to follow Him, Jesus said to Philip, “Follow me” (John 1:43). Philip obeyed and told his friend Nathanael that they had found the Messiah. Read more...
(Image credit: Duccio di Buoninsegna, 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.
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