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April 21, 2026 - Third Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Third Week of Easter (V15)
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Sacred Hearts Brother Readies for Next Step Toward Priesthood
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Sacred Hearts Brother Soane Siua lay prostrate beneath a traditional woven mat during his profession of final vows Feb. 9 at St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, as Sacred Hearts Father Lane Akiona kneeled next to him. (Courtesy photo)
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
To be thought of as a “flag-bearer for Christ” is a great compliment indeed. But Sacred Hearts Father Johnathan Hurrell raised the metaphor one better when describing Sacred Hearts Brother Soane Siua — he called the seminarian an “instrument of God’s love.”
“Wherever he goes, whatever he does, he sees himself as a pathway — a river of God’s love into people’s lives,” said Father Hurrell, who is the superior of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary U.S. Province’s Formation House in Suva, Fiji. “But what I see him as is a real instrument of where God’s love can really reach out into people’s lives, whatever the situation, whatever ministry he is called to.”
Brother Siua will be ordained to the transitional diaconate at 5 p.m. April 19 at St. Patrick Church in Kaimuki. He will return to Fiji for his final semester as a seminarian, then will be ordained a priest in December in the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas. 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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France Pilgrimage for Girls
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Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Mission to Hawaii by the Congregation of the Sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary! A special invitation for all girls, ages 12-18, from Sacred Hearts Academy.
All girls, ages 12-18, are cordially invited to celebrate Easter in France with Sacred Heart Academy as we travel together to inspiring destinations such as Paris, Lourdes, and Poitiers in celebration of 200 years of Catholicism in Hawai’i. Participants will discover the history, culture, and food of France as we walk in the footsteps of the saints and grow in our devotion to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Want to Learn More? Interested Girls and their Families are invited to attend an online Information Session on Tuesday, April 21st at 5:30 pm. Sign up for it HERE.
During the Meeting, We’ll Cover:
• Pilgrimage Route
• Historical and Spiritual Significance of the Pilgrimage
• Daily activities
• Travel Logistics
• Meet the Chaperones
• Enrollment Steps and Financial Options.
Flyer available HERE.
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Women's Conference "Do Whatever He Tells You," Apr 25
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea
All women are invited to the "Do Whatever He Tells You" Women's Conference. The registration fee is $30 and includes breakfast and lunch. Registration and breakfast begins at 7:00 a.m., followed by praise & worship, two talks, Mass, and closing at 2:30 p.m.
Flyer available HERE.
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St. Rita, Haiku's Spring Craft Fair, Apr 25
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Rita Church, Haiku
Come join St. Rita Church, Haiku's Spring Craft Fair for a fun-filled day featuring Maui made crafts, gifts, and a country store with goodies for all.
Flyer available HERE.
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ʻOhana Mass, Apr 25
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu
From the Office for Social Ministry
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 “’Ohana 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 “‘Ohana Masses” and potluck fellowship normally take place on the fourth Saturday each month, 5:30 p.m. 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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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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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 Anselm of Canterbury
c. 1033–1109
Memorial - April 21
He was an Italian, Frenchman, and Englishman; a monk, prior, abbot, archbishop, philosopher, theologian, and spiritual writer; today he is a saint, a Doctor of the Church, and commonly referred to as the “Father of Scholasticism.” Anselm was born into a noble family in the town of Aosta, located in the Italian Alps. As a youth, his devout mother set a pious example which he readily followed. When Anselm was fifteen, he wanted to enter the monastic life, but his father would not give consent. So the abbot refused his entrance. His mother had since passed, so she could not intervene. Disillusioned, Anselm’s faith wavered for the next several years. Read more...
(Image credit: George Glover, 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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