Heraldians, we’re celebrating Bishop Larry’s 10th anniversary as the shepherd of our beloved diocese! (In case you haven’t noticed.) How well do you know him? Take the following quiz and find out.
1) Birthplace
True or false: Bishop Larry Silva was born and raised in Oakland, California.
a) True
b) False
2) Name
The bishop’s full name is Clarence R. Silva. What does his middle initial stand for?
a) Ryan
b) Richard
c) Raymond
d) Robert
3) Installation
Who was the principal ordaining bishop at Bishop Silva’s installation ceremony in 2005?
a) Bishop Allen Vigneron
b) Cardinal Roger Mahony
c) Cardinal William Levada
d) Bishop John Cummins
4) Coat of arms
Which of the following trees is depicted in Bishop Silva’s coat of arms (shown here on a cross-stitched pillow)
a) Kukui
b) Oak
c) Olive
d) All of the above
5) Motto
The bishop’s episcopal motto, “Witness to Jesus,” is inspired by a verse in which biblical book?
a) Revelation
b) Isaiah
c) Proverbs
d) Acts
6) Travel
Which of the following countries has the bishop NOT visited in the last decade?
a) Israel
b) Argentina
c) Australia
d) France
7) Sacraments
Where was Bishop Silva baptized?
a) St. Anthony Church, Kailua
b) Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu
c) St. Patrick Church, Oakland
d) Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Fremont
Answers: 1) b, 2) b, 3) c, 4) d, 5) a, 6) b, 7) a