Bishop’s schedule
Dec. 20, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Holy Cross Church, Kalaheo.
Dec. 21, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, St. Catherine Church, Kapaa.
Dec. 22, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue.
Dec. 23, 5 a.m., Misa de Gallo, St. Michael Church, Waialua.
Dec. 24, 4:30 a.m., Misa de Gallo, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 11:30 p.m., Christmas midnight Mass, with ceremonies for the opening of the Jubilee Year of Hope, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu.
Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Christmas Day Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
Jan. 2, 10 a.m., Presbyteral Council (virtual); 1 p.m., Clergy Personnel Board (virtual); 2 p.m., College of Consultors (virtual).
Announcements/appointments
Bishop Silva has appointed the following to the Diocesan Liturgical Commission effective immediately:
- Brandon Akiona (term ending May 31, 2027)
- Deacon Andres “Bambi” Emayo (term ending May 31, 2026)
- Marjorie Fukumoto (term ending May 31, 2026)
- Ross Keoni Moodie (term ending May 31, 2026)
- Sister Ma. Lergie Tabasa, OP (term ending May 31, 2027)
The diocesan offices will be closed Dec. 24-25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The diocesan offices will be closed on Dec. 31, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025, in observance of the new year.