OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Hope is bold; it can look beyond personal convenience, the petty securities and compensations which limit our horizon, and it can open us up to grand ideals that make life more beautiful and worthwhile.” (Pope Francis, “Fratelli Tutti,” October 2020) In this fast-paced age of virtual communication, it is easy to […]
Archives for October 2020
Official notices: Oct. 30, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 1, 12:00 pm, Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. November 3, 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (video conference). November 4, 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. November 5, […]
Zooming in on racism in Hawaii
COVID-19 leads Mackey Marianist Lecture to celebrate its 25th Year lecture online with an added screen discussion By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Racism in the U.S. has been a hot topic in 2020 and made for a timely focus for this year’s 25th Mackey Marianist Lecture. Father Alapaki Kim gave the talk, “Racism in […]
Bishop Larry Silva offers comments on same-sex civil unions
In light of Pope Francis’ recent comments in a documentary about civil unions for those in same-sex relationships, the Diocese of Honolulu’s Bishop Larry Silva issued a statement on the topic. Bishop Silva remarked that many were surprised at the pope’s comments, as was he, but that “I have learned over the years, that often […]
ARISE from your slumber and log in to Diocesan Youth Day
High schoolers don’t have to leave their house (or even their) bed if they want to attend this year’s Diocesan Youth Day. The Oct. 24 10-11:30 a.m. will be entirely online with both live and prerecorded virtual events. DYD’s theme this year is “ARISE” after the scripture passage from Luke 7:14, “Young man, I tell […]
New encyclical: ‘Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship’
Belief in God as creator has consequences, pope says By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Professing faith in God as the creator of all human beings, or even simply recognizing that all people possess an inherent dignity, has concrete consequences for how people should treat one another and make decisions in politics, […]
Growing number of retired priests prompts special second collection
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In 10 short years, the Diocese of Honolulu could have more retired priests than active ones, creating a looming financial challenge. This is why the diocese will have its first annual Collection for Retired Diocesan Priests the weekend of Nov. 7 and 8. For a while now, Hawaii’s diocesan […]
Bishop Larry Silva: To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection
September 10, 2020 To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Imagine how many thousands of Masses they celebrated so that we could be nourished with the Bread of Life; how many thousands of confessions they heard to reconcile us sinners with our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Tending the vineyard
WITNESS TO JESUS | 27TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered Oct. 4 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu. Could God have given us a more beautiful vineyard? When we look at the […]
Kalaupapa concert a tribute to settlement’s composers
By Valerie Monson Special to the Herald Ka ‘Ohana O Kalaupapa will present a virtual concert, “The Music of Kalaupapa,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, on the Ohana Facebook page and YouTube. The concert features some of today’s musicians paying tribute to the often-forgotten musicians and composers of Kalaupapa by playing their songs. Throughout […]