A must visit for both the religious and non-believers as well.Nestled around modern tall buildings, along Bishop street, the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, the “oldest in continuous use” in the country, having been established August 15, 1943, the facade doesn’t really look like old except for its form. When you get inside however, you can see intricate old architecture. The Basilica, we were told by church people”, actually contains a first class relic of St Damien of Molokai (a body part of the saint) and the full remains of St.Marianne of Molokai. Ate Damien and Marianne both devoted their Lost years of their life taking care of lepers in Molokai (leper Colony) where, I was told by a parishioner, both of them contracting the disease themselves later on. We didn’t have the chance to see the relics/remains though. The old cathedral offers a serene ambience conducive to praying. Underground car park is available for free for church goers after having the parking g stub validated.

I came here for the 6am Christmas mass, and it was a little difficult to find the entrance in the dark. It is a fabulous looking church inside, I love the rich history of this cathedral. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and it was a great service. I personally have a special place in my life for Father Damien of Moloka'i, as I chose him as my confirmation name. So it is really cool where he was ordained here and is also buried here. My tip is to be aware that there is a parking garage that is off of Bishop street and choose the church option while parking.

What a fantastic experience it was to visit this Cathedral Basilica.... There's so much history that one can experience here. And the relics of two saints - Father Damien and Sister Marianne Cope can be found here. From Wikipedia. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace — also known by its original French name Cathédrale de Notre Dame de la Paix, its Portuguese variant Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Paz and its Hawaiian derivative Malia o ka Malu Hale Pule Nui — is the mother church of the Diocese of Honolulu and houses the cathedra of the Bishop of Honolulu in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. It is located at the north end of Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu. Another cathedra was installed in the Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, also serving the diocese. The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments conferred the title of Minor Basilica upon the Cathedral on May 10, 2014, the liturgical memorial of St. Damien. The inaugural Mass was celebrated on October 11, 2014, the fifth anniversary of the canonization of St. Damien. The Cathedral Basilica was built during Hawaiʻi's missionary era and served as the mother church of the Vicariate Apostolic of the Hawaiian Islands. It was dedicated by Msgr. Louis-Désiré Maigret on August 15, 1843, under the title of Our Lady of Peace or Malia O Ka Malu. It is said to be the oldest cathedral in continuous use as a cathedral in the United States as well as the church in which Saint Damien of Molokaʻi was ordained to the presbyterate on May 21, 1864. For these reasons, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. Though older, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Archdiocese of Baltimore was a co-cathedral throughout most of its history and the Saint Louis Cathedral in the Archdiocese of New Orleans was closed for a long period of time in its history.

Location is convenient to the cruise line dock, which is not exactly the nicest spot on the island. Very old church under renovation inside but from what I could see it will be lovely once it is all done. Church membership was very warm and presented all first time visitors a lovely shell Lei.

It was a Sunday morning in February. Walking past the Basilica on Fort Street, I saw its doors open ready for a Sunday service. I went inside and took some nice pictures.

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is the mother church of the Diocese of Honolulu. The cathedral also contains the relics of St. Marianne Cope and St. Damien de Vuster. It is said to be the oldest cathedral in continuous use as a cathedral in the United States.

A quaint little church with a long history. The statue of Mary outside has plaques in English, Hawaiian and Portugese that say the same thing: In memory of the first Roman Catholic Church Our Lady of Peace 1827 – 1893. Inside the air is permeated with the odor of antique wood, and there are dozens of stained glass windows and plaster sculptures around the walls. Confessional booth has posted hours. Diocese office and gift shop is next door in a small building. Anyone looking for more variety can also check out Pauline Books and Media across Bishop Street.

Could use some TLC, but it is historical and very beautiful inside. People were very friendly. Very welcoming. Kids were welcome, of course! Fr. Damien and Marianne Cope used to attend Mass here! Both are now Saints!

It's Roman architecture is antique but beautiful. The Cathedral mass incorporates Hawaiian culture and language in the prayers. Kinda takes you back in time. I currently attend mass here. It's a diverse culture. Outside is Fort Street Mall which is filled with a diversity of ethnic food places and flower 🌼 shops.

Sitting at the heart of downtown for almost 180 years it may be a little worn around the edges but the feeling you get while sitting under the vaulted ceiling is of peace and Serene light. It's sad that they only open for noon mass at 11:30 and close up again soon after. Hopefully the hours will loosen up after covid restrictions ease up.

Yes, it's a historic and beautiful church, but if you are a regular and like to attend mass, then this review is for you. This church doesn't have kneelers, for kneeling in prayer. The benches are old and they had them at one time, but never bothered to replace them as they broke. When I first arrived in Hawaii, this church was asking for donations to renovate, and I believe part of the plan included adding kneelers, to which we donated. Now, the renovations are done and guess what? No kneelers. We attended Palm Sunday earlier this week (April 2022) and my wife and I were unable to kneel, as the floor is hard stone, and we are older. The majority of the congregation is elderly, and are unable to kneel. Seriously, what kind of church (a basilica, no less), doesn't give you a proper place to kneel and pray? Is adding kneelers really such a major undertaking? Also, this is a more minor thing, but the mass was conducted by a priest with a very heavy African or Jamaican accent, and it was very hard to understand him. I am born in America and English is my native language, and couldn't understand a word. My wife, as the majority of the congregation, appeared to be Filipino, so I know THEY had trouble understanding. Just a heads up to the Bishop, or whoever picks the priests....you should take this into consideration. The majority of churchgoers here are elderly, Filipino speakers. Having a church with no kneelers and then sending a priest who they can't understand doesn't do much for us. Sad to say, but for Easter Sunday we will be heading to St. Anne's, on the other side of the island, where we can properly kneel and understand the sermon.It's a shame, because we live nearby, and love this church, but I want to kneel, and at our ages, we just can't kneel on the stone floor and still stand up.

Great church. You are treated as family and we are always looking forward to attending another Mass.

It was a little bit challenging to find a parking, but the wait is totally worth it! We came for Sunday mass without making reservation, but all of the people there were so nice that they let us come in. I love the vintage design of the church, too. After attending mass you can walk around to visit the neighborhood which reminds me of Singapore's Chinatown ❤❤❤❤❤

Simple from the outside but its breathtaking inside.

Small cathedral in Honolulu. Veru welcoming to visitors.

Basilica is a beautiful church and is one to be visited. Architectural design is abundance. There is also a church gift shop that sales limited edition collared Hawaiian shirts and a bunch of memorabilia for sale.

Really pretty church that has been around a long time, nice place to visit.

This lovely gem of the Catholic Church must be visited. One does not expect to find such a beautifully decorated structure in the Pacific. St. Damian of Molokai was ordained a Catholic priest in this church. It's still in "transition" as it is going through stages of major renovation stretched over several years.

I like attending mass here, it's a very nice church

Sadly inwanted to go in and be at peace with God and all the doors were locked. O called the office with no answer or call back after leaving a message

Beautiful & dignified in its architecture. I've only been to their masses online, despite working in Chinatown. Great production quality, especially since even 5G Verizon is not always 100% (due to environmental factors, not with Verizon Wireless, who I am loyal till my dying breath). Other churches have more glitches, but that's par for the course.

I grew up coming to this church, there has been a metamorphosis over time but still true to its age. There is historical significance at this church.

It was crowded as usual. Church renovations almost completed. It's beautiful and peaceful as always.

My parents were married here! It's a traditional Cathedral with marble, pillars, stained glass, arches, a balcony, and more. Organ music is awesome! Enter through the side door where your name and phone number are recorded on a clipboard. Your hands will be sprayed with sanitizer and you'll be shown to a socially distanced seat!