Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Talk story | Office for Social Ministry: Saying no to an economy of exclusion

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“Let us say ‘no’ to an economy of exclusion and inequality, where money rules, rather than service. That economy kills. That economy excludes. That economy destroys Mother Earth.” (Pope Francis, Bolivia 2015) Pope Francis delivered this strong message on his recent journey to Latin America. Soon he will be in the United States where he […]

Ewa Beach native a member of new U.S.A. Marianist provincial council

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The 300-member Marianist Province of the United States installed its new provincial council, an eight-member leadership body, last month. The Marianists sponsor Chaminade University of Honolulu and Saint Louis School in Honolulu as well as St. Anthony Parish and St. Anthony Junior-Senior High School in Wailuku. The new council includes Marianist Brother Dennis Bautista who […]

Photo: Video shoot

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Cast members and film crew from various Catholic parishes and the New Hope Christian Fellowship collaborated on a Bible-based music video shoot, July 13-15. The video project, entitled “Yehudah,” was written by Bonnie Moore, a parishioner at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, who has composed numerous praise and worship songs. The actors […]

10 years: A chronology of Bishop Larry Silva’s first decade as Bishop of Honolulu

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Remains of St. Marianne return to Hawaii from Syracuse and is permanently enshrined at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace 2005 Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, apostolic nuncio to the United States, on May 17, announces the appointment by Pope Benedict XVI of Father Clarence “Larry” Silva, vicar general of the Diocese of Oakland, California, […]

By the numbers: statistics from Bishop Silva’s 10 years

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Ordination of Father Anthony Rapozo 10: Priests ordained Father Johnathan Hurrell, SSCC Father Paul Li Father Peter Miti Father Cletus Mooya Father Marvin Bearis Father Jon Cabico Father Anthony Rapozo Father Ajit Baliar Singh, SSCC Father Edwin Conselva, MS Father Nicholas Brown 30: Permanent deacons ordained 16: Priests incardinated Father Sebastian Chacko Father Raymund Ellorin […]

Office for Social Ministry | Talk story: Everything is connected

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“O Lord, seize us with your power and light, help us to protect all life, to prepare for a better future.” (From a Christian prayer in union with creation, by Pope Francis in his encyclical “Laudato Is’” Pope Francis closes his recent encyclical on the environment with this prayer, an inspiring plea for God’s grace […]