Catholic Churches

We were visiting Lahaina while on a cruise and heard about how beautiful this church was so we went for a visit. It’s an easy walk from Front St. to see. It’s kind of nestled in a residential area and is quite beautiful to see. The grounds were spotless and we were delighted it was open so we could go inside. The statues are amazing. There is a small cemetery on the side. There’s a grotto outside and on display is an old bell from the 1800’s and what looks like an old Tabernacle perhaps from the original church. Would like to have attended mass but, our schedule did not permit. A definite highlight to see.

I have been attending this church since I was a baby. I have been baptized here as well. Every time I come home I make sure I attend church on Sunday’s. I feel very comfortable every time I step foot in here. It’s such a beautiful church. So much positive energy and the look of this place is well kept and beautiful!!!

Beautiful Catholic Church with island charm. When we are visiting we frequent the church.
Indian priest today was a little hard to understand… but we did understand enough to get strength and feeding for the week.
The musician’s provided such a wonderful sound and then looking out the windows seeing clouds, green mountains and luscious vegetation.
Good is good… thank you for bringing us back to this little Jewel.

On our second full day in Maui, we attended this lovely and welcoming parish in downtown Lahaina! It was the Third Sunday of Easter (to those not Roman Catholic, it means after Easter) and the church was filled with a mixture of locals and tourists.
This church was established in 1846 by the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, also known as the Cradle of the Catholic Faith on Maui, in the Royal Capital of Lahaina, Maui at that particular period. The current staff are: Rev. Joseph Pathiyil, M.F. is the Pastor, Rev. Kuriakose Nadooparambil, M.F., is the parochial vicar and the Hispanic Ministry is managed by Rev. Wilson Buitrago. The Director of Liturgy is Nars Velos Fernandez, Michele Rosenthal Leon is the Outreach Coordinator, Mary Rosenthal is the Secretary and Beth Garrow is the Bookkeeper.
The Mass we attended at 8:30am on that Sunday was filled with locals and tourists. If you are visiting and not Roman Catholic, please be respectful during your visit and if you are not sure about something, feel free to ask any of the volunteers or priests there greeting folks prior to Mass and afterwards.
Mass starts with a friendly «Aloha» greeting to those seated around you with either a handshake or a nod with a smile. Mass thus commences and the choir, above in the nave over the church entrance, starts to sing. Plenty of printed song sheets are available for you to follow along and sing as well.
After Mass, we stayed a little bit longer so that I could examine the interior of the church and ask questions of the staff that was there. Looking back towards the entrance, from the altar area, I noticed a large mural of St. Damien, Father to the Leper Colony that eventually was banished to the island of Molokai (just across the channel from Maui).
I read the plaque honoring St. Damien and his holy works on behalf of the lepers. Looking at the mural, I was thinking of how brave and loving St. Damien was to put his own life at risk to help others. In this manner, St. Damien was truly «A Man for Others» as the Jesuits believe in. The Jesuits being the largest Roman Catholic order of men in the Roman Catholic faith, started by St. Ignatius.
If you are visiting Maui, be sure to stop by and visit this church. I know we will be back to attend Mass here next year.
Daily Mass: Monday — Saturday 7am
Daily Rosary: Monday — Saturday 6:30am
Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:30pm
Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am, 11:00am, 7:00pm (Spanish)
Confession: Saturday 4:30pm or by appointment
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Before I left this church and it’s welcoming staff, I lit candles, prayed for specific folks and for my Unilocal friends too and made monetary donations into the metal box located near the electric candles in the votives. Aloha and blessings…

I have had the pleasure of visiting this church several times while vacationing over the past five years. As prior posters have listed the people are extremely welcoming. The music is beautiful and the architecture of the chapel is gorgeous. If you are visiting Maui you should stop by, even if it is just for daily mass!!!

Attended mass here while on vacation and I was immediately comfortable. The priest was well spoken and delivered a relevant and interesting homily. The congregation was also very friendly and welcoming to visiting parishioners. The church itself is quaint and simple with very little ostentation. Basically everything about the church was welcoming and open. Parishioners on vacation really should drop by for a mass, you will not be disappointed.

This is a cute Catholic church, nestled just outside Downtown Lahaina. While in Maui for vacation, we kept passing by this church on our way to the condo. Since it was walking distance, I thought Ava and I should pay a visit to give thanks, even if there was no mass at the time. The church was open so we just sat and prayed. What I liked about this church was that it was «Hawaiian-​Catholic». The grassy area in front was very green and had lots of palm trees. Very pretty, yet simple. Next time in Maui, I’ll definitely attend mass here!

This is probably the most friendliest church I’ve ever been too! The congregation are all so friendly… And they start of the mass introductions with «aloha!» — über cool!
The church itself is very clean, definitely well kept and just pretty. Reminds me of the churches back in the Philippines. Most of the congregation are Filipinos and the women would wear the «Maria Clara» dresses and or nice «duster» — which definitely made me feel at home.
The choir is amazing. They sing beautifully. Definitely looking forward to future masses!

nice church. parking across the street is free during sunday masses before noon.

We go to Mass at Maria Lanakila when we visit Maui. The church itself is beautiful, and the congregation is always warm and lively.
There is a lovely Blessed Virgin Mary outside of the church that is decorated with colorful leis. Maria Lanakila is the Hawaiian title of the BVM. After Mass, members of the congregation sell locally made rosaries to raise money for the church.
The Masses are wonderful here. Arrive early to get a seat — I am not the only visitor who loves coming to Maria Lanakila! Parking in the pay lots is free during Masses on Sunday.
The priests are welcoming and the members of the congration are warm and welcoming. The choir combines Hawaiian and traditional Catholic hymns and the fusion is wonderful! You may want to bring home the music — and you can as the staff sells tapes and CDs of the music after church on the lawn.