By supporting these endowments, you help us care for our priests, train future leaders, and sustain ministries across the islands. This is how we keep our Catholic community strong for generations to come.
– Bishop Larry Silva
Endowments are lasting gifts that keep giving. Your contribution is invested so it can generate income year after year, providing stable, long-term support for the Catholic Church in Hawaii. It’s a way to make a difference now while leaving a legacy that will serve future generations.
Building a Lasting Legacy Through Endowments
When you give to our endowment funds, your generosity is invested to provide lasting support for Hawaii’s Catholic Church. You’ll help care for our priests and deacons, form new spiritual leaders, and strengthen ministries that touch lives across the islands. Together, we can keep faith, hope, and charity alive well into the future.

Diocesan Support Endowment

Ensures the Diocese of Honolulu has a permanent, stable source of income to serve parishes, schools, and ministries across Hawaii.
Diocesan Priest Retirement Endowment

Covers the medical and long-term care needs of retired priests who have dedicated their lives to our communities.
Seminarian Endowment

Supports the education and training of future priests to guide Hawaii’s Catholic faithful.
Deacon Formation Endowment

Funds the preparation of permanent deacons who serve as a vital link between the Church and the community.