List of parishes of the Diocese of Honolulu

Contents

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu covers the Hawaiian Island chain, with churches on Oah'u, Maui, Kaua'i, Molokai, Lanai and the Big Island. The diocese is divided into nine vicariates.

West Honolulu Vicariate

This list contains parishes in Honolulu on the island of O'ahu.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Blessed Sacrament2124 Pauoa Rd, Pauoa ValleyFounded in the 1940s, church dedicated in 1938[1]
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace1184 Bishop St, HonoluluOldest Catholic parish in the Hawaiian Islands. Constructed in 1828, consecrated in 1843[2]
Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus712 N. School St, HonoluluFounded in 1931, co-cathedral dedicated in 1932[3]
Co-Cathedral Vietnamese Holy Martyrs Catholic Community712 North School St, Honolulu
Holy Family830 Main St, Honolulu[4]
Korean Catholic Community511 Main St, Honolulu
Our Lady of the Mount1614 Monte St, Kalihi ValleyFounded in 1870, church dedicated in 1903[5]
St. Anthony640 Puuhale Rd, Kalihi-Kai[6]
St. John the Baptist2324 Omilo Ln, HonoluluFounded in 1840s, church dedicated in 1857[7]
St. Philomena3300 Ala Laulani St, Salt LakeFounded in 1942, church dedicated in 1973.[8]
St. Stephen2747 Pali Hwy, Honolulu[9]

East Honolulu Vicariate

This list contains parishes in Honolulu.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Holy Trinity5919 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, HonoluluFounded in 1944, church dedicated in 1958[10]
Mary, Star of the Sea4470 Aliikoa St, HonoluluFounded in 1946[11]
Newman Center/Holy Spirit1941 East-West Rd, HonoluluChapel constructed in the 1980s, serves University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa community[6]
Sacred Heart1701 Wilder Ave, HonoluluFounded as mission in 1883, church dedicated in 1914[1]
St. Augustine by the Sea130 Ohua Ave, HonoluluFounded in 1854, the third parish in Hawaii. Church dedicated in 1962[4]
Ss. Peter and Paul800 Kaheka St, HonoluluFounded in 1968, church dedicated in 1969[12]
St. Patrick1124 7th Ave., HonoluluChurch consecrated in 1929[5]
St. Pius X2821 Lowrey Ave, HonoluluFounded in 1958.[2]

Leeward Oʻahu Vicariate

This list contains parishes on the western side of O'ahu.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Immaculate Conception91-1298 Renton Rd, Ewa BeachFounded in 1890s, church dedicated in 1929[13]
Our Lady of Perpetual Help91-1004 North Rd, Ewa BeachFounded as mission in 1949, became parish in 1969, church dedicated in 1978[14]
Sacred Heart85-786 Old Government Rd, Waianae[15]
St. Joseph94-675 Farrington Hwy, WaipahuFounded in early 1900s, church dedicated in 1941, has largest congregation in the diocese.[16]
St. Jude92-455 Makakilo Dr, MakakiloFounded in 1988, church dedicated in 1999[17]
St. Rita89-318 Farrington Hwy, NānākuliFounded as mission in 1928, church dedicated in 1934[18]

Central Oʻahu Vicariate

This list contains parishes in O'ahu and the island of Molokaʻi.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Our Lady of Good Counsel1525 Waimano Home Rd, Pearl CityFounded in 1958, church dedicated in 1959[19]
Our Lady of Sorrows1403 California Ave # A, WahiawaFounded as mission in 1928, became parish in 1939, church consecrated in 1959[20]
Resurrection of the Lord94-1260 Lumikula St, WaipahuChurch dedicated in 1985[21]
St. Elizabeth99-312 Moanalua Rd, AieaFounded in the 1860s, church dedicated in 1925[22]
St. John Apostle and Evangelist5-370 Kuahelani Ave, MililaniFounded in 1951, church dedicated in 1973[23]
St. Michael67-390 Goodale Ave, WaialuaFounded as mission in 1840, parish established in 1853, church constructed in 1923[24]
St. Damien of Molokai115 Ala Malama St, KaunakakaiChurch dedicated in 2011[25]
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, 8011 Kamehameha V Hwy, KaunakakaiChurch built by Reverend Damien in 1874, oldest church on Moloka'i. Supervised by St. Damien of Molokai Parish[26]
St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 274 Maunaloa Rd, MaunaloaChurch dedicated in 1940. Supervised by St. Damien of Molokai Parish[27]
St. FrancisDamien Rd, KalaupapaFounded in 1870s, church dedicated in 1908[28]
St. Philomena Church, KalaupapaChurch dedicated between 1872 and 1889. Supervised by St. Francis Parish [29]

Windward Oʻahu Vicariate

This list contains parishes on the eastern side of O'ahu.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Our Lady of Mount Carmel48-422 Kamehameha Hwy, KaneoheFounded as mission in 1841, church dedicated in 1939, became parish in 1968[30]
St. Ann46-129 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe[31]
St. Anthony of Padua148 Makawao St. # A, KailuaFounded in 1920s, church dedicated in 1968[32]
St. George41-1323 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, WaimānaloFounded as mission in 1842, became parish in 1954, church dedicated in 1959[33]
St. John Vianney920 Keolu Dr, KailuaFounded in 1962, church dedicated in 1963[34]
St. Roch56-350 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku[35]
St. Joachim Mission Church, 53-536 Kamehameha Hwy, Punalu'uSupervised by St. Roch Parish

West Hawaiʻi Vicariate

This list contains parishes and mission churches on the island of Hawaii (the Big Island).

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Big Island Catholic ChurchAnnunciation Church, 65-1235 Kawaihae Rd, WaimeaPart of Big Island Catholic Church[36]
Annunciation Mission Church, 69-1789 Puako Beach Dr, PuakoPart of Big Island Catholic Church[36]
Our Lady of Lourdes45-5028 Plumeria St, HonokaaFounded in 1882, church dedicated in 1927[37]
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus55-3374 Akoni Pule Hwy, HawiFounded in 1860s by Reverend Damien, church consecrated in 1925[38]
St. Benedict84-5140 Painted Church Rd, Captain CookFounded in the 1840s, church dedicated in 1902. Known as the Painted Church due to its extensive murals.[39]
St. Michael the Archangel75-5769 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-KonaFounded in 1840, the first parish on the Island of Hawaii. Church dedicated in 2015.[40]
Immaculate Conception Mission Church, 76-5960 Mamalahoa Hwy, HolualoaFounded in 1880 to serve Filipino and Portuguese immigrants. Church dedicated in 1944. Supervised by St. Michael the Archangel Parish.[41]
Holy Rosary Mission Church, Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Kailua-KonaSupervised by St. Michael the Archangel Parish.
St. Paul Mission ChurchFounded in 1864, church closed after the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake. Supervised by St. Michael the Archangel Parish.[42]
St. Peter by the Sea Mission Church, 78-6684 Alii Drive, Kailua-KonaFounded in the 1880s, church dedicated in 1912. Supervised by St. Michael the Archangel Parish.[43]

East Hawaiʻi Vicariate

This list contains parishes on the Island of Hawaii

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Hamakua Catholic CommunityImmaculate Heart of Mary Church, 27-186 Kaapoko Homestead Rd, PapaikouMerged in Hamakua Catholic Community in 2022[44]
St. Anthony Church, 35-2095 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, LaupahoehoeMerged in Hamakua Catholic Community in 2022[44]
Holy Rosary96-3143 Pikake St, Pahala[44]
Malia Puka O Kalani (Mary, Gate of Heaven)326 Desha Ave, Hilo[44]
Sacred Heart95-5558 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Naalehu[44]
Sacred Heart15-3003 Pahoa Village Rd, PāhoaParish founded in 1880s, church dedicated in 1929[45]
St. Joseph Catholic Church43 Kapiolani St, HiloParish founded in 1845, church dedicated in 1919[46]
St. Theresa181355 Volcano Rd, Mountain ViewChurch dedicated in 1936[47]

Kauaʻi Vicariate

This list contains parishes and mission churches on the island of Kauai.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Holy Cross2-2370 Kaumualii Hwy, Kalaheo[48]
Sacred Heart Mission Church, 2626 Melemele Rd, ʻEleʻeleSupervised by Holy Cross Parish[48]
Immaculate Conception4453 Kapaia Rd, Lihue[49]
St. Catherine of Alexandria ParishSt. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 5021a Kawaihau Rd, KapaʻaFounded in the 1880s, church dedicated in 1958. Supervised by St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish[50]
St. Sylvester Church, 2390 Kolo Rd, KilaueaFounded in the 1870s, church dedicated in the 1950s. Supervised by St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish[51]
St, William Church, 5292-A Kuhio Hwy, HanaleiSupervised by St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish
St. Raphael3011 Hapa Rd, KoloaOldest parish on Kauai, was founded in 1841. Church dedicated in 2012[52]
St. Theresa343 Kaumualii Hwy, KekahaFounded in 1893, church dedicated in 1941[53]
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Mission Church, 9496 Kaumualii Hwy, WaimeaSupervised by St. Theresa Parish[44]

Maui Vicariate

This list contains parishes on the islands of Maui and Lānaʻi.

NameImageLocationDescription/notes
Christ the King20 W Wakea Ave, KahuluiFounded in 1932 as a mission, became parish in 1942, church dedicated in 1932[54]
Holy Rosary954 Baldwin Ave, Pā'ia[55]
Maria Lanakila712 Waine'e St, LahainaFounded in 1846, church dedicated in 1873[56]
Sacred Hearts Mission Church, 500 Office Road, KapaluaSupervised by Maria Lanakila Parish
Kula Catholic CommunityOur Lady Queen of Angels Church, 9177 Kula Hwy, KulaFounded in 1930s, church dedicated in 1940[57]
Holy Ghost Mission Church, 4300 Lower Kula Rd, KulaFounded in 1880s for Portuguese immigrants, church dedicated in 1899[57]
St. James the Less Mission ChurchChurch dedicated in 2002[57]
St. Ann40 Kuhinia St, Wailuku[58]
St. Francis Xavier Mission Church, Kahekili Hwy, KahakuloaSupervised by St. Ann Parish[59]
St. Anthony of Padua1627 Mill St, WailukuFounded in 1840s, church dedicated in 1980[60]
St. Joseph1294 Makawao Ave, MakawaoParish founded in 1880s, church dedicated in 1911.[61]
St. Mary5000 Hana Hwy, Hana[59]
St. Peter Mission Church, 37 St Peter Church Rd, HanaSupervised by St. Mary Parish
St. Paul Mission Church, 41145 Hana Hwy, KipahuluSupervised by St. Mary Parish[59]
St. Joseph Mission ChurchSupervised by St. Mary Parish
St. Rita655 Haiku Rd, HaikuFounded as mission in 1921 church dedicated in the 1920s, became a parish in 1950[62]
St. Gabriel Mission ChurchChurch dedicated in 1937, became a mission of St. Rita Parish in 1950[62]
St. Theresa25 W Lipoa St, Kihei[63]
Sacred Hearts815 Fraser Ave, Lanai CityChurch dedicated in 1931[64]

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