Catholic leaders, educators, clergy, and community members gathered at Sacred Hearts Academy on Wednesday to launch a statewide celebration commemorating 200 years since the arrival of the Catholic faith in Hawaiʻi and announce a campaign to preserve and restore the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu.
The year-long bicentennial observance will begin July 9, 2026 and culminate in July 2027 with statewide liturgical celebrations, cultural programs, educational initiatives, and community events across the islands.
Hosted by the Diocese of Honolulu and Hawaiʻi Catholic Community Foundation, Wednesday’s press conference highlighted the enduring impact Catholic ministries, schools, healthcare providers, and social service organizations have had across Hawaiʻi for generations…