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From religious women and men in the front of the church to the choir members above in the loft, the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu was filled May 7 for Jesuit Father Michael Castori’s welcome and celebratory Mass. (Photo by Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald

Jesuit Father Michael Castori was quickly and warmly welcomed by isle Catholics earlier this month as Pope Leo XIV announced he would become the sixth bishop of Honolulu.

Whether they were familiar with Father Castori from his previous ministries or saw him for the first time during the Diocese of Honolulu’s May 6 press conference or May 7 celebratory Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, many expressed gratitude for his appointment and hope for his ministry in Hawaii.

Bishop Larry Silva, the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Honolulu, met Father Castori briefly in Oakland, California, after the bishop had been leading the Diocese of Honolulu for many years. They were both friends with Jesuit Bishop Michael C. Barber of the Diocese of Oakland. Read more...

(Photo by Ryan Fielding)

From the Office for Social Ministry

“In God everyone is fully themselves.”
Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address May 3, 2026

“E hiki mai kou aupuni — Thy Kingdom Come.” For Catholics in Hawaiʻi, these familiar words from the Hawaiian Our Father have taken on renewed meaning with the appointment of Honolulu’s Bishop-elect Michael Castori. This holy phrase echoes the prayer of generations and the hopeful message recently shared by Pope Leo XIV in his recent Regina Caeli reflection.

In his May 3 public noon prayer, Pope Leo invited Christians to imagine the difference between what he called the “old world” and the “new world” opened by the Risen Christ. In the old world, value is often measured by status, privilege, influence, and recognition. Yet the Holy Father reminded the Church that the Kingdom of God reveals a radically different way of living. “In the new world into which the risen One leads us,” Pope Leo reflected, “what is most valuable is within everyone’s reach.” In the new world of God’s kingdom, “what is open to all now brings joy. Gratitude takes the place of competition; welcome overcomes exclusion; and abundance no longer entails inequality. Above all, no one is mistaken for someone else, and no one is lost.” No one is forgotten. No one is invisible. As Pope Leo beautifully reminds us: “In God everyone is fully themselves.” Read more...

From the Hawaii Catholic Schools

Congratulations Annicelia Agbayani of Our Lady of Good Counsel School and Dr. Glenn Medeiros of St. Louis School!

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.  Annicelia Agbayani is the awardee for Teacher of the Year while Dr. Glenn Medeiros 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 earlier this month at the annual Hawaii Catholic Schools Recognition Luncheon sponsored by Lands' End Outfitters, Altres, Renaissance, and SubSpark. Both winners received $1,000 total from HCS, Chaminade University and John C. and Mary Lou Brogan and $1,500 for their respective schools to be used for Staff Development from Augustine Educational Foundation. Read more...

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From Catholic Charities Hawaii

As part of Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Charities Hawai`i is committed to protecting the environment. Together, we can all do our part to by reducing waste and supporting recycling efforts.

Lanakila Senior Center is hosting a GOING GREEN RECYCLING service project on Saturday, June 6. 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the front parking lot of the senior center, located at 1640 Lanakila Avenue.

The event includes recycling all kinds of batteries (except no lithium), computers, lap tops, televisions, printers, metal furniture (e.g. metal cabinets), gently used clothing, HI-5 containers.

Other items that will be collected to be shared with other nonprofits for distribution to those in need include pet supplies, towels, blankets, food, and canned goods.

This is your opportunity to:

• Reduce landfill waste
• Support environmental sustainability
• Help local families and organizations

Mahalo to Rene Mansho, Roosevelt High School Leo Club, AARP Hawaii Community Service Committee, Lions, elected officials, LMPSC members, participating recyclers, and many others who make this recycling event possible!

Questions? Contact Rene Mansho at 808-291-6151 or via email at renemansho@hawaii.rr.com

Join us in Seoul, South Korea for World Youth Day! Registration is NOW OPEN for our diocesan pilgrimage in 2027. View the itinerary and pricing here: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/yam/wyd.

Flyer available HERE.

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

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.

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.
Kamiano Center, downtown Honolulu

All are invited to the Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests on Friday, June 12 at 11:30am, just before the 12noon Mass at the Kamiano Center. Fr. Pascual Abaya IV, our beloved pastor and rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, will open the event. You can join at the Kamiano Center, pray on your own or with your family, or go to the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Facebook page.

Catholic churches worldwide participate in this event, with each station linked to the next, forming a strong global encirclement through the rosary to pray for our priests: their sanctification, good health, and their personal intentions. The Hawaii participation links our recitation of the Sorrowful Mysteries at the Kamiana Center to the recitation of the Luminous Mysteries from the Basilica Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and then to the Glorious Mysteries recited by participants at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

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.

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Saint Philip Neri
1515–1595
Memorial - May 26

Philip Romulus Neri, the third of five children, was born into a middle class family in Florence, modern-day Italy. As a child, his friends and family often called him, “Pippo Buono” (good little Philip), because of his cheerfulness and moral character. Philip’s mother died when he was only about five years old, so he and his two sisters were cared for by their grandmother. He was well educated by the Dominican friars in Florence and later in life acknowledged the good influence they had upon him. By the age of eleven, Philip was known for his piety and prayerfulness, and for making frequent visits to the churches in Florence. Read more...

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