Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

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 […]

Sister Rose Miriam Schillinger, CSJ | 1927-2015: Lifelong educator served Oahu schools for 40 years

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Sister Rose Miriam Schillinger, a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet for the past 70 years who served four decades in Catholic Schools on Oahu, died July 2 at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Latham, N.Y. She was 88. Sister Rose Miriam was a dedicated educator: a kind, effective teacher and an affirming, respected principal. […]

Inspirational speaker, musician, therapist returns for four evenings at Mililani parish

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International speaker, musician and family therapist Paul J. Kim returns to St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani this month for four evenings of presentations, July 22-25. At 7 p.m., July 22, Kim will give a presentation and prayer experience called “Renew the Ohana, Starting with Me.” He will share a message of hope […]

Pope Francis’ Year of Consecrated Life is reaching every parish, mission and school in Hawaii

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Miriam Ocampo, top, checks out the Year of Consecrated Life traveling exhibit after the 7 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa, June 21. Miram’s husband Jonathan is presently a candidate in the diocese’s deacon formation program.  (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   “Who are the consecrated people? You, them and myself.” Sister […]