Beautiful church with wood and stone decor! Love the natural, open feeling! The u-shaped seating…read morehas a friendly atmosphere! The parking lot has a good traffic flow. Easy to find because of the church steeple!

The church is not much to look at, but don't let appearances deter you. They have a very vibrant…read morecommunity. So vibrant in fact that they have perpetual adoration! The adoration chapel is small but nice. As for the liturgies, I have only been to one but plan to return for more. The music was contemporary, which normally is not my style, but in this case it was performed exceedingly well with skilled instrumentation and an excellent cantor who kept a proper tempo and elevated the singing with her bright tone. The readers speak very good english and clearly practice beforehand as they are comfortable in their pronunciation and confident in their delivery. The priest was enthusistic and welcoming. He clearly put time and thought into his homily. As an added bonus there was ample parking even at an Easter liturgy.

I practically grew up in this church as a little girl. I was baptized here, went to church school,…read moreand then I had my first communion in order to have bread and wine(apple juice I think). This church is very big with lots of seating and parking. Go early on Sundays to score closer. After Church ends you can pick up your child directly from class or drive up and pick up in this designated area. Priest is friendly and welcoming. Holy water available upon entering and candles to light in the back. My mom showed me which one is for me so I'll always light the same one in the same spot. Though it has been awhile since I've returned, I'm excited to rejoin!

Both my husband and I were baptized here, and so was my son. We also got married here so we have a…read moregood connection with this church. My son went to the school for only 1 year before it was shut down right after his kindergarten year with only 5 total in his class. This church will always be a part of us as we have a strong connection here. Although we do not attend as often as I would like to, we always feel right at home when we are there. Right before service, I lit a candle for my car which I traded in for a new car, and I got some holy water for my new car to bless her with. Service is always nice, Father always gets our attention, big beautiful church lots of seating and parking.

The church is great. However, the dirty looks from fellow parishioners is reprehensible…read more I challenge you to read the Bible and have a consistent concise understanding of Catholicism. Leave your dirty looks at home . I'm John Lambertson and I approve this message

I was recently in Kailua and had the opportunity to go to Mass at St. John Vianney. I felt welcomed…read morefrom the moment I entered the church. The usher asked if I would be willing to take up the gifts and felt honored to do so. I will cherish the rosary given to me as a first time visitor. Mahalo nui loa. The church itself provided a very nice atmosphere. The Deacon gave an outstanding homily. I certainly will return on my next visit.

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.

What a beautiful church. Father Edgar was very welcoming and he even called all the visiting people…read moreto come up for a special blessing.

Attended 0630 weekday Mass here as part of my attempt to visit all the churches in the Diocese of…read moreHonolulu. I enjoyed the liturgy very much, which was celebrated with a small intimate, friendly congregation that seem to radiate joy, peace, and love. The locals immediately spotted me as a stranger and warmly welcomed me and asked where I was from. It was a most pleasant exchange with lovely people that I now consider friends. The priest/celebrant was very erudite, and it being the feast day of St John Chrystostom, one the major doctors of the church, he tied in parts of St John's life with the Gospel reading of the day from St Luke's (the "splinter in the eye" discourse). His homily was very well done. Tucked away in a quiet part of Kalihi Valley (just past the bridge/crossing over Kalihi stream), this church wa founded in the early 19th century by Portuguese immigrants who populated most of the present day Kalihi valley. The original church was located about half a mile away in the current cemetery but now only a marker commemorates the spot. The present church was constructed in 1948-1949 with the first Mass and consecration taking place in 1950. The block architecture supports this fact, as it is very similar in structure and form to Blessed Sacrament church (Pauua Rd) also built in the late 1940s. Aside from the positive experience, the absolute best surprise of all was the discovery of a mauka-sited shrine or as they call it in Europe, a "grotto" filled with holy reminders and statues. This grotto (one parishioner told me) was built by the Portuguese about the time the church was constructed in 1950. It contains a wonderful hiking trail that takes you up to the top of a hillock overlooking Kalihi valley, the Likelike, and the airport. Along the way, there are places to stop and rest if desired but I made it all the way without stopping. The peaceful atmosphere and beauty are amazing and it was refreshing for the soul to just spend a few minutes (well.... maybe I spent a little bit more than a few minutes... time seemed to stand still...) in quiet contemplation and prayer. I cannot express in words how wonderful that short hike and quiet time gazing at rainbows was for setting up the rest of my day for mental success. Highly recommend a visit here not only to attend Mass and give worship to God but also to make a short stop at the grotto. By the way, they allowed me to keep my car parked in the church parking lot while I hiked up the mauka.... mahalo! Since street parking is limited, come early so you can get a good spot (tandem parking only by the way). Next time I will locate the cemetery and try to post photos of the original church site. Mahalo nui loa for reading my review. Pax et Bonum.

Greatly enjoy lunchtime Mass offered here Mon, Thurs, and Fri 1130-1200. Tues and Wed, Mass is…read moreheld same time, at the main Hickam Chapel near Kuntz gate. Either locations are great opportunities to attend Mass during midday and really help make the lunch hour something special. Note: no Mass at either location during Federal holidays and family days. E Komo Mai! Mahalo for reading my review.

Catholic services. SAT: 1700-1800…read moreSUN: 0900-1000

Calvary Chapel Central Oahu is a relatively small church that gathers in the heart of Mililani Town…read morefor worship services, perhaps a couple hundred families, all told. It's part of the Calvary Chapel family of over 1,600 churches worldwide. Sunday services are held weekly at 9:30a.m. inside the Mililani High School cafeteria. The building is nothing fancy, but this congregation of believers is friendly, genuine, and down to earth. Worshippers engage in simple but heartfelt music and prayer, while Pastor Rick Irons provides Bible teaching that is inspired yet easy to understand, delivered with gentle humor. You come away from services with a sense of having fed your soul. (As an aside, those familiar with surfing may remember that "Ricky" Irons was formerly a big wave phenom and board shaper as well as uncle to late surfing legend Andy Irons.) In addition to Sunday services, the church has activities for men, women, couples, and keiki that include mid-week small group Bible studies, Sunday School, spiritual retreats, and church social events. Church is "come as you are" and attire is casual (but tasteful). If you're looking for a welcoming church family, solid Bible teaching, and the opportunity for spiritual encounters with God that leave you satisfied, join us at CCCO!

Brought my son here for his 1st sunday school experience. Got there a little early & the teacher…read morewasn't even there yet. It looked like all they did with him was play toys & blow bubbles outside. There was all of 3 kids. No snack, no craft. They never changed his diaper either. Songs? Lessons? As for the service, what a pathetic worship team! A guy playing ukulele & 3 girl "singers" that looked absolutely petrified to be on stage! Not even a guitar player, smh. The pastor spent alot of time trying to figure out how to project tiny pics from his phone onto the screen which you couldn't even see. He also seemed unprepared with his sermon, alot of redundancy. Alot of older people, a somewhat welcoming vibe but meh not really feeling it. I say these things not to be critical but to be constructive. If you offered snacks, had a better worship team, sunday school teachers were on time & prepared & sermon wasnt redundant, maybe you would attract more people.

I love the board members and the old congregation that has been there for decades. When you step…read moreinto the church, you're stepping back into time but the newness and freedom and love that you experience just is a reflection of the generation before. The church clearly has been loved and passed down from generation to generation every time I'm in the church. It is a beautiful thing to see the congregation together, and be there with our children.

I only came to obtain my American Red Cross BLS/AED training/certification in their community room…read more FYI, your GPS might take you to the first church you see on Renton Rd and Pahika St. this isn't it. Keep driving straight until you pass the school and then you'll see Pipeline St and turn right.