Bishop’s calendar
- January 3, 9:00 am, Ordination to the priesthood of Edwin Conselva, M.S., St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu; 12:00 pm, Mass for the 175th Anniversary of the birth of St. Damien DeVeuster, SS.CC., Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. [Fr. Johnathan Hurrell, SS.CC.]
- January 4-9, Retreat for Seminarians of St. Patrick’s Seminary, St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA.
- January 11, 3:30 pm, Farewell Mass for Father Vincent Nguyen, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi.
- January 12-16, Annual Retreat for Priests, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe.
Announcements/Appointments
Bishop Silva has appointed the following couples as Mentor Couples for the 3-year Post Ordination Formation of Deacon Class 7 effective until December 31, 2017:
- Deacon Efrain and Pamla Andrews (Lead Mentor Couple)
- Deacon Frederico and Lina Carahasen
- Deacon Thomas and Jackie Contrades
- Deacon Modesto and Aileen Cordero
Bishop Silva has appointed the following couples to the Core Team for Deacon Class 9 beginning in January 2016 until the completion of the formation period on December 31, 2020:
- Deacon Francis and Alofa Lea-siolagi (Core Team Leaders)
- Keith and Hazell Cabiles
- David and Anne Kane
- Michael and Cecilia Weaver
