By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With the death of Pope Francis, the April 27 canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis was postponed and the Mass scheduled for that day will be a memorial Mass, the Vatican said. “Following the death of the Supreme Pontiff Francis, notice is hereby given that the Eucharistic […]
‘They are faces, not numbers’: A legacy of justice and mercy for migrants
By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News ROME — Not long after Pope Francis’ election in 2013, media pundits and faithful wondered and speculated what countries he would visit as pope. Naturally, many assumed the newly elected pontiff would make Brazil his first official visit given that World Youth Day, a global event that has always […]
Pope was steadfast in defending every life as sacred
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — In his efforts to promote a holistic defense of human life, Pope Francis frequently denounced a “throwaway culture” where anyone not considered “useful” was seen as disposable — including the unborn and the aged. But in connecting the sacredness of the life of the unborn and […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Let us go forth with Jesus, alive and here now
Witness to Jesus | Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered April 19 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu and April 20 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. If Jesus had died and risen from the dead, but was never seen again, […]
Official notices: April 25, 2025
Bishop’s schedule April 26, 4 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. John the Baptist Church, Kalihi. [Msgr. Gary Secor] May 2, 6 p.m., Mass for Bishop Larry Silva’s 50th anniversary of priesthood, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu. [Reservations necessary due to limited space.] May 3, 11 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first […]
Diocese celebrates 16 jubilarians at annual Mass
Hawaii Catholic Herald Family, friends and fellow faithful gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu on April 5 to honor 16 clergy and religious men and women celebrating jubilees this year. The jubilarians — marking 25, 50, 60, 70 and 75 years of priesthood or religious life — included Bishop Larry Silva, who […]
To: Parishioners of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
April 10, 2025 Dear Friends, Peace be with you! As you know, we have been working on the restoration of our beautiful and historic Cathedral Basilica for many years. In the past, you have been patient with parts of the church being closed off and the disruption that comes from renovations. We have decided that […]
New victim assistance coordinator steps into critical role for diocese
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald For the past two decades, the Diocese of Honolulu has provided a way for victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse by priests, deacons or other church personnel to come forward and speak to someone who can provide support and resources. That role, the victim assistance coordinator, was […]
Bishop of Samoa-Pago Pago diocese to visit Oahu in July
Hawaii Catholic Herald The local Samoan faith community will welcome a trailblazing leader for several days of events and worship this summer. Bishop Kolio Etuale Tumanuvao, the first Samoan native to lead the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago, will visit Oahu July 8-14. Planned events include a seminar at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Wahiawa […]
Second collection to support retired priests
Hawaii Catholic Herald Retired priests might not be as visible as their active counterparts, but they are still vital members of the Diocese of Honolulu. And just like retirees in other vocations, they need support as they age. Isle faithful can help support the diocese’s retired priests next month on Good Shepherd Sunday, the fourth […]
