St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii

10/10/2026

Today we honor World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. 🕊️

In 1978, Sister Maureen Keleher answered a call to care for people in their most tender moments, and St. Francis became the first hospice in Hawai'i. Her compassion, courage, and belief that no one should face the end of life alone laid the foundation for everything we do.

More than four decades later, her legacy lives on in every hand held, every family comforted, and every moment made more peaceful. We are honored to carry that mission forward for our kupuna, our families, and our community.

Mahalo to Sister Maureen, and to everyone who has been part of this story of caring since 1978.

10/09/2026

Last week, we shared photos from our St. Francis Feast Day Mass and Luncheon. This week, we’re delighted to share a video produced by our Mission Department, featuring heartfelt messages from two of our Sisters.

Their words remind us of the legacy of compassion, gratitude, and love that continues to guide St. Francis Healthcare System and the care we provide to Hawaiʻi’s families.

As we honor St. Francis and celebrate our organization’s Heritage Month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Sisters and every member of our ʻohana who carries this mission forward each day.

Join Paul Nakamura and the Sisters of St. Francis as we celebrate t...

10/09/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful volunteer, Jessica, on receiving the Congressional Award Gold Medal—the highest honor presented by the U.S. Congress to young people!

Jessica’s achievement reflects an inspiring commitment to service, leadership, and personal growth. We’re proud to celebrate volunteers like Jessica who make a meaningful difference in our community.

Jessica Lee ’27 is driven by a simple but powerful belief: everyone deserves access to information and care that can help them thrive.

10/07/2026

As we celebrate the 800th Anniversary Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi, we’re honoring his love for animals by featuring the beloved pets of our St. Francis ʻohana.

Our pets bring joy, comfort, and a chance to recharge as we care for kūpuna and families across Hawaiʻi.

First up: Meet Winston!
Winston is our Access Manager Julie’s best friend. Winston understands Spanish fluently. His artistic portraits have been used to raise funds for The Beagle Freedom Project. He is completely unimpressed by fireworks or thunder. He is still obsessing over the Cheerio that rolled under the fridge two years ago.

10/03/2026

Today, we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan spirit that continues to guide our ministry.

We were blessed to welcome our Sisters of St. Francis to our chapel for a special Mass, gathering together in prayer, reflection and gratitude. Following Mass, we continued the celebration by sharing bento lunches with our St. Francis ʻohana across campus.

As we honor St. Francis, we are reminded of his call to serve with humility, compassion and love—and of the legacy our Sisters have built and continue to inspire in all that we do.

09/25/2026

Come visit us at the Young at Heart Expo at the Blaisdell Center today and tomorrow from 9 AM to 4 PM!

09/21/2026

Mahalo nui loa to Aloha United Way for bringing the Harvard Club of Hawai'i to our campus for the AUW 2026 Day of Caring!

Our wonderful volunteers spent the day spreading aloha and creating heartfelt gifts for our patients. They designed adorable t-shirts for our new Francis’ Friends teddy bear program, which will be presented to our Adult Day Care and Hospice patients. They also created beautiful yarn lei that will be gifted to our hospice patients.

We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and compassion our volunteers shared with our community. Your kindness will bring comfort, smiles, and a little extra aloha to those we serve.

09/11/2026

Palliative care is about more than managing symptoms; it is about caring for the whole person and helping patients live each day with comfort, dignity and meaning.

Our very own Petra Ranches, nurse practitioner with St. Francis Hospice, was featured in the Hawaii Catholic Herald, sharing how our interdisciplinary team walks alongside patients and families throughout their journey

Treating the whole person through palliative care 09/09/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald Utufa’asili “Utu” McDermott is a pediatric chaplain at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. She works with other health professionals to provide palliative care, which can apply to patients heali...

08/17/2026

We are honored to once again be named Hawaiʻi's Best Hospice and a finalist for Hawaiʻi's Best Adult Day Care!

These recognitions belong to our incredible team, whose compassion, dedication, and commitment make a difference for patients, families, and kūpuna across our community every day.

Most of all, mahalo to the people and families who trust St. Francis to walk alongside them during some of life’s most meaningful moments. Your trust inspires us to keep carrying forward our legacy of compassionate, ʻohana-centered care.

Mahalo for this incredible honor!

06/05/2026

At St. Francis Hospice, we believe caring for patients and families at the end of life is more than a job--it’s a calling. Our team of nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, physicians, aides, and support staff provide compassionate care that helps patients live with comfort, dignity, and peace.

If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization, we’d love to meet you.

💜 Competitive benefits
💜 Supportive team culture
💜 Meaningful work that changes lives

Apply today at tinyurl.com/CareersAtStFrancis