Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official notices: May 22, 2026

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Bishop’s schedule [attended by bishop’s delegate]

  • May 18-22, annual priests’ retreat, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe (SSDC).
  • May 22, 6 p.m., Mass with ordination to the priesthood for Deacon John Akau and Deacon Taylor Mitchell, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu.
  • May 23, 10 a.m., Damien Memorial School baccalaureate Mass for Class of 2026, St. Augustine Church, Waikiki; 5:30 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Waialae-Kahala.
  • May 23, 10 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church, Mililani; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 24, 9:30 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Immaculate Conception Church, Ewa; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Anthony Church, Wailuku with St. Ann Church, Waihee. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 25, 10 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 26, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual); 12 p.m., Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation board of directors (virtual); 6:30 p.m., sendoff Mass for St. Anthony High School, Wailuku.
  • May 26, 6 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Theresa Church, Kihei. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 28, 10 a.m., diocesan department heads, SSDC; 12 p.m., Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation members meeting, chancery, downtown Honolulu.
  • May 28, 6 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Christ the King Church, Kahului. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 29, 9 a.m., Augustine Educational Foundation board, SSDC.
  • May 30, 4:30 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church, Honolulu. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
  • May 30, 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Ala Moana.
  • May 31, 9 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Our Lady of the Mount Church, Honolulu; 5 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Ewa Beach. [Msgr. Gary Secor]

Bishop’s announcements and appointments

Bishop Silva announces the following:

  • Deacon John Akau and Deacon Taylor Mitchell will be ordained to the priesthood on Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu.
  • Father Akau will be assigned as parochial vicar of the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, effective July 1, 2026.
  • Father Mitchell will be assigned as parochial vicar of St. Anthony Church, Wailuku, effective July 1, 2026.

Bishop Silva announces the following appointments:

  • Rev. Nicholas Apetorgbor as administrator of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa, effective June 15, 2026.
  • Rev. Octavius Moo to Diocesan Hospital Ministry, with residence at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, effective June 15, 2026.
  • Rev. Royd Mweemba as parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea, effective June 15, 2026.
  • Rev. Renato Maliwat as parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Church, Honolulu, effective June 15, 2026.
  • The diocesan offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.