About Us
Scroll down to learn more about our staff, the patron of our parish, and our picturesque campus in beautiful Makiki, Oʻahu.
Welcome to Sacred Heart Church and Maryknoll School
It is a blessing to have you here. Whether you are part of our parish ‘ohana, a Maryknoll family, or someone searching for a spiritual home, please know that you are most warmly welcomed.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus shows us the fullness of God’s love — a love that is merciful, self-giving, and unconditional. As disciples, we are called to open our hearts to this love and to let it shape the way we live: in prayer, in service, and in our care for one another.
My hope is that when you come to our parish or school, you will experience that same love of Christ embracing you and drawing you closer to Him.
Our mission is simple: to form hearts after the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At the parish, this means deepening our life of prayer, worship, and service. At the school, this means nurturing both the mind and the heart, helping our young people grow into men and women of faith, character, and compassion. Together, parish and school, we share in the joy of walking with Christ and making His love known.
I am grateful that you are here, and I invite you to join us — in Mass, in ministry, in service, and in fellowship. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus bless you and your loved ones always.
With joy and gratitude,
Father Ese'ese Ace Tui
Pastor
Sacred Heart Church and Maryknoll School
“There is in the Sacred Heart the symbol and express image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ, which moves us to love in return.”
- Pope Leo XIII
Where are you located?
1701 Wilder Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96822
Coming from the West
- Take the Punahou Exit [23] and stay in the middle lane
- Turn left at the light onto Punahou Street
- Turn right on Wilder Avenue
Coming from the East
- Take the Wilder Avenue Exit [24A]
- Keep following the road past 7-11 and other residential buildings
- Both Punahou School and Sacred Heart Church will come into view
If taking the Bus...
You'll need to get on or transfer to the #4 or #18 route.
Get off at Halekula Way (East-Bound only)
OR Alexander Street (either direction)
When was your parish founded?
The parish building was constructed in 1913 and was blessed on November 1st, 1,914 by Bishop Libert Boeynaems, SS.CC. Learn more about our parish history by visiting the "Our History" page here.
Where do I park?
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm, you can park on Wilder Avenue. Saturday and Sunday, the school lot is open and accessible through Dole Street (opposite side of the block, parallel to Wilder Avenue).
There are also multiple public stops near our church.
What is the "Sacred Heart"?
"The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a profound and enduring symbol within the Catholic Church, representing the immense love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Devotion to the Sacred Heart is a special form of devotion to Jesus—the focus being his Heart, which exemplifies our Lord’s redemptive suffering for the whole world.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus began in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, but became more prominent through our Lord’s private revelations to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the seventeenth century. "
- Catholic Answers, "The Sacred Heart of Jesus | Catholic Answers Guide"
Are you open for visitors during the week?
Yes and No. We keep the Church locked, but you can call us or come to the office and we can let you into the Church.
Can I offer a Mass Intention/have a name said during mass?
Yes. Our Mass Intentions are $10 per mass.
Please CLICK HERE to request a mass intention. Please also note the following:
The Saturday 5pm mass is our designated "pro populo" mass (the mass offered for everyone), so no names/intentions are never said during that mass unless permitted by the Pastor.
The Sunday 7am and 9am mass are always designated to have more than one mass intention said. This means it can have any and all special intentions, healing intentions, reposition intentions, etc., so there is no guarantee that the intention will be by itself.
All the other masses (Sunday 11am & 5pm, and all daily masses Monday thru Saturday morning), are only allowed to have 1 mass intention/name said per mass.
