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April 28, 2026 - Fourth Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Fourth Week of Easter (V16)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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Bishop's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Kastner, Josef. Fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. 1906 - 1911. Karmelitenkirche, Döbling, Austria. (Renata Sedmakova / Shutterstock.com)
[St. George Church, Waimanalo (Confirmation & First Holy Communion), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Community (at Kamiano Center)]
A couple has lived together for many years and they go to their parish priest to ask to be married in the Church. When the priest asks what moved them to come, they say that their child is about to receive First Communion, and the child’s faith and love of Jesus drew them to want to be able to partake of Communion, too. That child shepherded those parents to change and be more faithful followers of the Good Shepherd.
A young person notices that a classmate is depressed lately and seems to find life very difficult. The young person goes to the classmate and asks about it, listens, then prays for the classmate. Just having someone to listen to those burdens helps the person to carry them and not fall into the darkness of deep depression. That young person who reaches out and listens has shepherded the classmate to find the hope that is found in Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Read more...
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State Officially Establishes “Brother Joseph Dutton Day”
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By Celia K. Downes
The state of Hawaii has officially recognized Servant of God Joseph Dutton, the layman who worked alongside Father Damien de Veuster in Kalaupapa and then spent decades ministering to Hansen’s disease patients on the remote Molokai peninsula, by designating April 27 as “Brother Joseph Dutton Day.”
Gov. Josh Green signed Senate Bill 2256 into law on Thursday, April 23, after praising Dutton as a “hero” who devoted his life to those diagnosed with Hansen’s disease (also called leprosy).
Bishop Larry Silva and officials with the Joseph Dutton Guild, a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to promote Dutton’s sainthood cause, were among those present at the state Capitol for the signing. Read more...
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Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace: The Road to Renewal
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Scott Ruppel with Koa Project Management describes the work being done in the cathedral basilica at the front of the church facing Fort Street Mall. (Photo by Lisa Dahm / Hawaii Catholic Herald)
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu is in the final phase of a years-long total physical renewal — just in time to serve as a beacon of hope in a tumultuous world seeking its light.
The historic site, which has long held significance not just for the Diocese of Honolulu but for the state, has been completely closed for a year as extensive interior and exterior work is done to restore, renovate and renew the cathedral. The goal, people involved in the project say, is not to erase the past, but to ensure the building will serve the people of Hawaii for many years to come.
As the seat where the bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu presides (cathedra means “bishop’s chair”), the cathedral is the spiritual home of all Catholics in the diocese, no matter their parish. Read more...
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Even Just One of These Children
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(Joseph Sorrentino / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me” (Mt 18:5).
In the bright light of the Easter season, when the Church proclaims that life has overcome death, we are invited to look more closely at where that new life is most fragile—and most revealing. This year, Pope Leo XIV has chosen an urgent theme for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: “Even just one of these children.” It is a simple phrase, but it carries a profound challenge. The current migration situation presents new challenges that seriously threaten the rights and dignity of the youngest among us and require urgent effective responses. This is not a matter of discussing numbers or percentages, because “even just one” has the highest value. If even one child is forgotten, displaced, or left unprotected, then something essential in our shared humanity—and in our discipleship—remains unfinished.
Across the world, the number of children affected by war, displacement and natural disasters continues to explode exponentially. Behind every statistic is a child with a name, a face and a story—often marked by fear, but also by resilience and hope. Pope Leo’s call is not abstract. It is deeply personal. It reminds us that to welcome a child is not simply an act of charity; it is an encounter with Christ himself. Read more...
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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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Christian Leadership Institute (CLI)
Applications are now open for the Christian Leadership Institute (CLI). CLI is a formation experience for high school youth who want to grow as leaders in their faith, deepen their relationship with Christ, and serve their parish and community. We invite youth who feel called to lead, serve, and make a difference to apply and begin this journey of discipleship and leadership.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.catholichawaii.org/oyyam/ym/cli-hi
or register for the Info Session on April 30 at 6:30 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/asWqZy0_Sv2wYOACtbRZXw.
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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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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 Sandra Reinhold, 83, the mother of Father William Kunisch II, Pastor of St. Theresa Church, Kihei. She passed away on April 26, 2026 in Michigan after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services are pending in Michigan. May she rest in peace.
Condolences may be sent to:
Father William Kunisch III
St. Theresa Church
25 W. Lipoa Street
Kihei, HI 96753-8128
wkunisch@rcchawaii.org
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Word of Life for April
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 Catherine of Siena
1347–1380
Memorial - April 29
Caterina di Jacopo di Benincasa (Catherine) was the twenty-third or twenty-fourth child born to loving parents in the thriving city of Siena, Italy. Her twin, as well as half of her twenty-four siblings, did not survive infancy. As a child, Catherine stood out. She was given the nickname “Euphrosyne,” which means “joy,” because of her joyful disposition and deep devotion to God from an early age. At the age of five, she would climb the stairs in her home on her knees as she prayed the Hail Mary on each step. Read more...
(Image credit: Andrea Vanni, 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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