Save the Date - Saturday, August 15 - 11am
Join us for a special Mass here at St. Michael’s as we give thanks for the ministry of retiring Bishop Larry Silva (Bishop Emeritus of Honolulu) and we welcome our newly appointed Bishop Michael Castori. Following the Mass, all are welcome to a reception in the Grace Parish Center. Each parish in the West Hawaii Vicariate will be providing assigned dishes as we celebrate together in fellowship and gratitude.
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Honor | Celebrate | Inspire
We warmly invite you to join us this evening as we prayerfully begin the celebration of the **200th Anniversary of Catholicism in Hawaiʻi**. Together with Catholics across all the islands, we will gather in unity for our Opening Anniversary Mass at **6:00 PM**, giving thanks to God for two centuries of faith, missionary witness, and the enduring presence of the Catholic Church in Hawaiʻi.
This historic celebration honors the arrival of the first Catholic missionaries in 1827 and the countless faithful who have helped build and strengthen our Church through generations. May we come together in gratitude, renew our commitment to Christ, and ask for God's continued blessings upon the Church and the people of Hawaiʻi.
We hope you and your family will join us in this special Eucharistic celebration as we mark the beginning of this historic anniversary year. All are welcome.
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Voices of the Bicentennial
Stories of faith from across the islands — a look at two hundred years of Catholic life in Hawaiʻi, in the words of the community.
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1840
St. Michael’s Founded
On the way to Kailua-Kona, Fr. Heurtel reportedly asked if a place had been reserved for them to live. According to The Pioneers of the Faith, Fr. Walsh replied, “No, dear confrere. I’ve never been in Hawai‘i myself. But” he added with a hearty laugh, “don’t you worry; I was born under a lucky star!”
With a sense of optimism, the two priests arrived in Kona and were befriended by an American national named Amala. Admiring their “courage and unselfishness,” he invited them to stay in a spare room at his cottage. The priests accepted and soon visited Governor John Adams Kuakini, who “kindly” received them.
When Kuakini later learned the pioneer Palani (French) priests were staying at Amala’s, he “thought it his duty” to provide them with living quarters. They were provided with the late Queen Ka‘ahumanu’s vacant house, just south of today’s Moku‘aikaua Church. A stone hitching post from in front of the house can be found inside the Kona Plaza Shopping Arcade.
The priests built a little chapel in the “native style, with a large white cross above the entrance” and it was ready for worship by July 5, 1840. It was the first Mass celebrated on the Big Island and Fr. Walsh recorded it in his baptismal records as the establishment of St. Michael the Archangel mission. Kuakini, who had recently built Kailua’s Hulihe‘e Palace and Moku‘aikaua Church, subsequently offered the priests a piece of land to build a church and school—the present property of St. Michael’s Church.
According to Hawaii Island Leaders, Catholicism spread slowly in Kailua “where the Protestant chiefs and their people dutifully regarded the newcomers as Palani (French) and papists.” Twenty catechumens were baptized that first year. The priest reportedly found a friendlier welcome in Kaloko, “where they built up a loyal nucleus of converts.”
from the book "North Kona Catholic Community... remembered".
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Rich and Ellen Janevicius found a true sense of belonging when they joined St. Michael the Archangel Parish after retiring to Kailua-Kona, where they were warmly welcomed and inspired to reconnect with their Catholic faith. They became actively involved in several ministries—including Coffee and Donuts, the Food Bank, Hula Ministry, Charity Walk, Return Ministry, and the parish golf tournament—discovering meaningful ways to share their time and talents. Through their service, they have built lasting friendships, strengthened their faith, and experienced the joy of being part of a caring parish ʻohana. Their story encourages others to embrace stewardship and discover the many opportunities to serve and grow within the St. Michael's community.
Meet Rich and Ellen: https://tinyurl.com/2dylely4
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Congratulations and God's abundant blessings to this extraordinary couple, Don and Shirley David, as they celebrate 55 years of blessed matrimony. Their enduring marriage is a beautiful witness to God's faithful love and the sacred covenant of Christian marriage.
Don faithfully serves our parish as Chair of the Finance Council and Director of our annual Golf Tournament, generously sharing his gifts of leadership and stewardship. Shirley serves with equal dedication as Chair of the Pastoral Council, the Book Club, and the Heritage Committee, which is currently preparing the much-anticipated follow-up to North Kona Catholic Church... Remembered.
Together, Don and Shirley exemplify a life of faith, service, and devotion to Christ and His Church. May the Lord continue to bless them with abundant grace, good health, and many more years filled with His love and peace. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone, and thank you for your inspiring witness to our parish community.
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Summer is one of the busiest and most joyful seasons for our wedding ministry. Couples from across the country choose St. Michael's as the setting for their destination wedding, while local families also gather here to celebrate one of life's most meaningful moments. Come meet the dedicated people behind the scenes who help make each wedding day so special. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2axy546h
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God bless Ms. Suzanne Bearth retired owner of Suzanne’s Bakery. We are truly grateful and blessed by you.
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Kupuna Ministry visited Youth Bible Camp to share their mana’o ❤️ mahalo Ms. Suzanne for teaching us how to play with edible art. Mahalo to all of our Kupuna for sharing your time, talents and treasure.
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On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Catholic Church in Hawaiʻi will formally launch the Bicentennial celebration year with a statewide simultaneous celebration of Holy Mass. The main Oʻahu celebration will be held at 6:00 PM at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, followed by a Mass and Reception gathering.
Please join us on Thursday, July 9th, at 6PM.
The 200th Anniversary of Catholicism in Hawaii is a year-long celebration (July 2026 – July 2027) marking the day the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary arrived in Honolulu. This anniversary year is not only remembrance — it is an invitation: designed to honor the past 200 years of faith, strengthen the present community across every island, and inspire what comes next. Each gathering, liturgy, and celebration is a step toward the next 200 years of Catholic life in Hawaiʻi.
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2026 Youth Summer Bible Camp has begun. If you are missing from this photo, please come tomorrow 😊
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The St. Michael Scholarship program, through funds from our annual golf tournament, congratulates the following recipients:
Jaselle Kamaka-Mauhili - UH-Hilo, Hawaiian Studies/Hawaiian Language
Daniela Gonzalez-Tafolla - Westminster University, Nursing
Saoalofiali'ilagolau (Miracle) Liufau - Oregon State University, Biology/Radiology
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