1909

Father Ulrich Taube, SS.CC, who was in charge of the mission in the Kalihi Cathedral ran a census of lower Kalihi.  The results convinced him that the time has come to build a church for the people of Kalihi Kai.  He embarked on a collection fund drive for over 5 years.

1916

With additional help from the Catholic Mission, Fr. Ulrich was able to build an attractive wooden frame church whose steeple rose protectingly over the surrounding cottages. It had a sitting capacity of 400.  For 11 years, Fr. Ulrich gave much to his parishioners.

1927

For health reasons, Fr. Ulrich had to retire and was replaced by Fr. Hubert Nijs, SS.CC who moved into a little cottage adjacent to the church and became the parish's resident priest.

1928

On September 2, St. Anthony School opened its door to 124 students with 2 Maryknoll volunteer susters from Punahou Convent.  The staff increased to 5 the next year.  Fr. Hubert purchased an adjoining property and gave the Sisters a 2 story building for a convent.  By purchasing land and converting whatever was in them, he added classrooms while increasing enrolment.

1934

Fr. Hubert had a 3-classroom school building erected along with additions to the nearby convent.

1948

With the support of Bishop Sweeny, a 3 story school building constructed out of reinforced concrete beams, walled with concrete tile, was built.  Bishop Sweeney blessed St. Anthony's new school.  Shortly, thereafter, a new rectory was built.

1950

Fr. Hubert's year of hard work came to a halt when he was replaced by Fr. Maurice Coopman, SS.CC  He worked with determination over the next 12 years to erase the parish debt.  He became a living example to the parishioners for his hard work, words and devotion.  In 1962, stricken by a liver ailment, he retired to St. Patrick Monastery.

1962

Island born Fr. Anselm Gouveia, SS.CC was appointed Pastor in February and immediately began plans for the construction of a new convent.

1963

11 Maryknoll Sisters moved into the new convent across the street from the school.  Renovations were also made in the school.

1968

Fr. Gouveia built a modern circular church on the site of the 1916 wooden frame.  This is the present church where St. Anthony gather and worship.

1970

Fr. Gerard Leicht, SS.CC was appointed pastor.

1971

The Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) from the Philippines succeeded the Maryknoll Sisters as administrator and faculty.

1978

Fr. Louis Yim, Diocesan Priest, replaced Fr. Gerard.

1984

Fr. Adrian Gervacio succeeded Fr. Yim.

1986

Fr. Henry Sabog followed Fr. Gervacio and served the parish until 1996.

1996

Fr. Joven Junio, MS, Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette served as Pastor until June 1999.

1999

Fr. Napoleon Andres, MS, La Salette Missionary replaced Fr. Junio.

2001

St. Anthony Parish - Kalihi celebrates 85 years of service to the community.

2004

At present, Fr. Augustine Cheerakathil, MS, La Salette Missionary, is the Pastor and School Director.