Bishop’s Schedule
- November 26, 10:30 am, Mass for 20th Anniversary of the Dedication of Annunciation Church, Waimea, and Blessing of Refinished Tabernacle.
- November 27-December 1, Annual Convocation of Priests, Prince Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu.
- December 1, 5:30 pm, “Light Up a Memory” Tree Lighting Ceremony, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii, Liliha Campus, Honolulu.
- December 2, 10:00 am, Diocesan Review Board, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe.
- December 3, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion and 90th Anniversary of the Parish, St. Stephen Church, Nuuanu.
- December 5, 9:00 am, Diocesan Finance Council (video conference); 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Conference, SSDC.
- December 6, 12:00 pm, Catholic Charities Haewaii Member of the Corporation, Ching Campus, Makiki; 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu.
- December 7, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board (video conference); 2:00 pm, College of Consultors (video conference); 7:00 pm, Father Damien-Mother Marianne Commission, SSDC.
Announcements/Appointments
- Bishop Silva announces that Father Alfred Rebuldela, a retired priest of the Diocese of Honolulu, has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor when he was a young priest over 40 years ago, and the charge has been found to be credible. Therefore, Father Rebuldela is permanently prohibited from exercising any public priestly ministry. He may not wear clerical garb or introduce himself as a priest.
- Bishop Silva announces the incardination of Reverend John Molina into the Diocese of Honolulu. (He was formerly a member of the Clerics Regular of Somascha.) In addition, Bishop Silva has changed his status from Administrator to Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Pahoa.
- Bishop Silva has appointed Deacon Christopher Ribucan to diaconal service at Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina, effective December 1, 2023.
- The diocesan offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
