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Father Michael Castori spoke at the podium May 6 during a press conference at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe introducing him as the sixth bishop of Honolulu. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes
Hawaii Catholic Herald

Many years of ministry in the South Pacific have profoundly impacted the life and spirituality of the Diocese of Honolulu’s next shepherd, who was formally appointed May 6 by Pope Leo XIV.

Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, who had been rector of the Arrupe Jesuit Community at Seattle University, was appointed by the Holy Father as the sixth bishop of Honolulu May 6 at 12 p.m. Rome time — midnight Hawaii time. He was introduced to Diocese of Honolulu staff members, priests and deacons at 9 a.m. that morning by Bishop Larry Silva and Msgr. Gary Secor, vicar general of the diocese.

Bishop Silva prayed for the bishop-elect as the press conference got underway.

“I welcome this new shepherd for the Diocese of Honolulu,” Bishop Silva said. “I thank you for his willingness to say ‘yes’ to this responsibility, and I thank you for the ministry that lies ahead. May he be blessed, may he be a good shepherd, loving his people and leading them closer, always to you. May he experience much joy and much love in this, his new family.” Read more...

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From Catholic Charities Hawaii

Catholic Charities Hawaii (CCH) is inviting persons with early stage memory loss or other dementia symptoms to come together to learn, share and prepare for their journey ahead. This group will be held on six Saturday mornings, starting June 13th (no meeting on July 4th) in Honolulu. The group will be facilitated by Kevin Kawamoto, a licensed social worker who has years of experience in Gerontology.

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of symptoms, including memory loss, that can be the result of a variety of conditions. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, it is not the only one. Early diagnosis is essential to identify causes that may be resolved, and in some cases, to begin treatments that can be effective only if started early. Persons with dementia can live independent, quality lives for many years.

There is no fee to participate but group participants must be registered in advance. Call the Catholic Charities Hawai`i Senior Services Intake Line, 808-527-4777, to find out more.

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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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...

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

Saturday, May 23, 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.

Flyer available HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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Saint Damien of Molokai
1840–1889
Memorial - May 10

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...

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