Memorial Service for my cousin's daughter, Robin Yee (granddaughter of the late Wally Yee, carnival…read moreentrepreneur)... St. Patrick Church - in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii - was the chosen site to Bless the ashes of my cousin, Robin, because she had attended the attached Elementary School and had gone to mass here with her parents and siblings. It was the best setting because St. Patrick Church is the home parish for my cousin's family. The free parking lot, historical architecture - including grand archways colorful stained glass windows, excellent acoustics (the soloist: Robin's younger sister, the readers: Robin's mom and elder sister, the pianist, and the harpist sounded heavenly), and solid marble foundation - were much appreciated! There was no air conditioning. I sat near the open doors at the back of the church. The cool April morning breeze was sufficient. I saw electric fans along the walls which are probably used in the summer. The restrooms were outside and to the left. I didn't use the facilities and didn't hear of any complaints. Father Clyde presided over the Prayer Service. He was efficient and personable. He had listened to Robin's husband's eulogy and made appropriate comments about the sweet, young couples' partnership in his Homily! I had met Father when he signed the Guest Book. He welcomed us (there were four of us at the Reception Table) and kindly asked if we needed anything. Outside, on the covered walkway, a table was set up for each guest to take a bento lunch home. The tradewinds were gentle and the sunshine was warm. It was a beautiful day at a wonderful place which held many memories for my cousin, her classmates, coworkers, friends, and family!

This was my 1st visit to the church during Sunday mass. My previous visit was for a wedding many…read moreyears ago, My family and in-laws were here for my nephew's baptism. We sat on the pews which faced the altar. The baptism had a candle lighting that was done by the god mother of my nephew. The father read from his handbook about for the spiritual message and process. Some people were hot because there were not enough windows inside so air can come nor any electric fans. People had to use a manual fan. Anyways, Samoa church choir sang in English. I thought there was a certain dress code that people needed to follow. Some people wore jeans and slippers. Overall, there were nice stained glasses.

We had our ceremony of matrimony (outside the mass) at St. Anthony of Padua Church in March 2024,…read moreand it was absolutely perfect! My husband's family is from Oahu, and we currently live in Oregon, so coordinating from afar could have been challenging, but working with the parish and their front office made everything smooth and simple. The ceremony was beautiful, and Kepa was incredibly accommodating with the music. The homily was heartfelt, and we felt so welcomed despite my husband's family not being Catholic. It was an intimate, unifying experience, and we're forever thankful for the church's generosity in allowing us to get married there. We couldn't have asked for a better setting for such an important day. Thank you, St. Anthony of Padua Church, for making our ceremony so special!

OK let's start off with the facilities beautiful immaculate, very nice very very nice. The. The…read morefather that I spoke to very nice.. little bit of background I go to ST. JOHN Vianney I was thinking about possibly moving to Saint Anthony's of Padua however, after the smirking of the offering collectors at me comments from them under their breath as they give $100 to their offering ask anybody at St. John Vianney how generous John L is. And Saint Anthony's of Padua will know what they lost . I will pray for this church . It's the only time I ever felt like beating the crap out of somebody in the middle of a church.

This is now my regular parish - it just happens to be close to my current home. I wasn't baptized…read moreor confirmed here, but I still feel welcomed! I really like the big screens that show the songs at appropriate times - this eliminates the need for hymnals and thus being better for the environment! I also enjoy the air conditioning - the two churches that I visit in town do not have a/c. Sometimes I see coworkers at mass - it kinds strange seeing them outside of work - like...hey!! what are you doing here? Oh, yeah - you have a life, too! Father Herman is a good guy. He's humble and down-to-earth. It's easy to understand his homilies - which is important for me. I had met him in person as I went to a class at St. Ann's with my co-worker, called "Catholics Returning Home". We both learned a lot. I never went to Sunday School because my elementary and high schools were Catholic. Recently, I had an emergency & I needed a place to go have a good cry. It was not during regular church hours, but I tried the door of the chapel... it was open! I spent a few minutes by myself in the presence of the Lord, reflecting on the meaning of life and pondered the mystery of death and why my friend, Lucille, was taken from this earth in such a strange fashion. I was able to compose myself and write a few lines in the Book of Special Intentions near the door of the chapel. I felt at peace and that my prayers would be answered... Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May Lucille's soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen!

IMHO, it's the parishoners that make a particular church succeed. When there are people…read moreenthusiastic about their faith, then it makes the service a whole lot more entertaining than mundane. St. Ann's is a perfect example. Granted Fr. Herman is awesome, but I think it's because he is a true local guy. He went to Damien for high school! Not to say that priests from outside the state aren't great, but being effective at connecting with the local people is a great help. That's one of the main reasons why I give this place 5 stars. St. Ann's is a newer built church so it has the ac and projector screens etc. I do find the ac on the cooler side, so I try to have sleeves or a sweater on. This makes me think of the churches in Italy where it's required to have your shoulders covered when you enter. Parking in the lot is adequate, but be prepared to wait to exit after Mass. If you need to be somewhere in a hurry, park on haikū road, but careful crossing the street if you're on the mall side.

Today was a great day to introduce our family to connection church, we felt so welcomed from Pastor…read moreDavid and all of the people even the 808 person in the front desk (was so helpful and nice). I like all kids running and playing after the service and connecting with my kids as well. Great sense of mingle and fellowship. You feel like you are Ohana and Aloha!

This church meets on Sundays at 9:30 in the back of Wet n Wild water park in Kapolei. For a church…read moreplant in its beginning stages, Connections has already done and has planned so much for the community. The pastor and church body all emulate the love of Christ through how they care for people. Meeting outside was a concern for me at first, because it's hot in Hawai'i however, we sit under the shade and there is actually a really nice breeze that runs through the pavilion. It's pretty comfortable. They usually have water bottles to offer as well. Since the water park is their temporary meeting place, they will purchase your entry ticket and if you attend again they will purchase a season ticket. Hopefully people will stay because they love the church and not only come for the pass, but it's definitely an added blessing. There is a Vacation Bible School scheduled for June 7-11, and my 4 year old will be able to attend. It's his first VBS, most churches start with kindergarten age. We are very excited and thankful that we found this church.

St. Jude Church stands as a cornerstone in our community, fostering a warm and welcoming…read moreatmosphere. The church has cultivated a unique sense of belonging, making it effortless for newcomers to feel at home. We extend an invitation to all visitors and celebrate birthdays prior to the mass. Last Sunday's Father's Day mass was particularly memorable, as the priest sang a special song to the fathers, and prayed a special blessing over our fathers. I also like how they have a special room for adoration. It is so beautiful to sit or kneel and pray. They also have a basket with free rosaries and rosary prayer guides for folks who would like to take one. Again, this church is special and a hidden gem that I go to for mass every time I am in Oahu on a Sunday.

Being a Catholic, I come here to worship and give praise to God. Excellent place, and lots of…read moreparking. If you ever in the area, it's a must see.

If you want to be in a warm and loving environment for church this is where you'll go. No fog…read moremachines , smoke machines or skinny jeans here. Just real people with a real love for a real Jesus! Everyone has the pure Aloha spirit not the commercialized version so common nowadays.

Check this place out. Everyone is so welcoming and the message was great. There is a gated…read moreparking lot and it's free to park. Located in the rec center. No A/c so wear shorts and not pants or jeans like I did.

Presentation venue in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend and I attended a one-hour lecture at the Mystical Rose Oratory on 10-8-23 from 4pm to 5pm. Located on the campus of Chaminade University/Saint Louis High School in the Kaimuki area, this venue is also used as a chapel. The theater-style seats were arranged in a semicircular, tiered fashion where everyone had a clear view of the speaker. I liked the air-conditioning, lighting, and acoustics. The PowerPoint was too far away and on the smaller side, so I didn't focus too much on it. There were no seats with tables. I was able to take notes on my lap. The free parking is along the private road. There is a new parking structure before the building, but I believe the sign read that parking without a permit is after 4pm. It's best to go early for closer parking. I'll remember this when we return in February 2024 for the next lecture!

Welcoming and friendly church community on the campus of Chaminade University. The morning mass on…read moreSunday are a more "mature" and mixed crowd of people from all around the island while the feel of the evening mass is geared more toward the university students. I have been to both and they are both welcoming and warm. I prefer the mornings because of the amazing view of diamond head and all of God's creation from the chapels location.

Good worship, Christ centered community, and biblical teachings. I enjoy going there.read more

This church is primarily filipino people. Very welcoming, and very loving congregation. Meets at…read more11am for bible study. The service starts at 12:30 pm. Every Sunday, immediately after the service, potluck lunch is served in the lanai, where the fun fellowship begins.