Bishop Larry Silva blesses the public officials gathered at the annual Red Mass, Jan. 14, in the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz) Homelessness and the lack of affordable housing are not insurmountable problems if the groups fighting them find creative ways to work together, said the homilist […]
2014 Red Mass homily text: Connect, communicate, collaborate
The text of the homily for the 2014 diocesan Red Mass, Jan. 14, Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace | Father Robert Stark, SSS Aloha kakou! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to come here today to celebrate this Red Mass together! To all our public servants, mahalo nui loa for […]
Relaunched Bishop’s Circle collects $141,000 to date
The Bishop’s Circle, the diocesan fundraising appeal re-launched in November after being on hold for five years, has collected more than $141,000 to date in gifts ranging from $10 to $10,000, according to Mark Clark, director of the Office of Stewardship, which is coordinating the effort. The money goes toward diocesan ministries. According to Clark, […]
Signs, speeches, music, march commemorate abortion anniversary
Sign holders line Beretania St. in front of the state Capitol Jan. 25 for the annual Mach for Life. (HCH photo | Patrick Downes) Oahu’s annual March for Life marking the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision drew about 400 people to the state Capitol on the clear Saturday afternoon of […]
Annual schools conferences to honor 31 educators for years of service
The Hawaii Catholic Schools Annual Conference for Catholic Educators, Jan. 31 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, will honor 18 Oahu Catholic school educators marking 20, 30, 40 and 60 years of service. Neighbor island events will honor two educators on Kauai, four on Maui and seven on the Big Island. Being recognized for 60 […]
Diocesan Pastoral Council received five new members at fall meeting
The Diocesan Pastoral Council, Bishop Larry Silva’s 16-member, mostly-lay advisory group, welcomed five new members at its fall meeting, Sept. 13-14. The new members are Lana Vargas representing Leeward Oahu, Cynthia Miller representing West Big Island, Jody Montel representing East Big Island, Marianist Brother Thomas Spring, representing religious congregations of men, and Father Konelio Faletoi […]
Michael Rockers | Commentary: Our Catholic schools — simple, not easy
When I was young and would whine about having to attend Mass or help around the house, my dad would often tell me that “Doing God’s will is simple, not easy.” That phrase comes to mind as we observe Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) and celebrate our Hawaii Catholic Schools. Our schools have a […]
Responses to preparatory survey for marriage and family synod
Dec. 29, 2013: Solemnity of the Holy Family To the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu Dear Sisters and Brothers: Aloha and blessings to you in this New Year! Pope Francis has called for an Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the topic of “The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the […]
Secularization, changing views on marriage, family concern Isle Catholics
Bishop Larry Silva presided over the convalidation of the marriages of 12 couples June 2, 2013, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Ewa Beach. The ceremony makes valid existing unions of couples previously married “outside the church.” Here the newly-convalidated pose for a photo with the bishop and the priests and deacons of […]
A team effort: St. Ann parishioners ride a wave of volunteerism serving the homeless
“‘What have you done for me?’ the Lord is going to ask. He made it pretty clear that we need to serve one another.” Dave Reeves of St. Ann Church in Kaneohe reflects on the “Gospel imperative” that has spurred a wave of generous volunteerism at the parish. He and his wife Bernie have been […]
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