Bishop Larry Silva presided over the convalidation of the marriages of 12 happy couples June 2 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 […]
Photo: Site of future church
It may not look like much now, but this is a view of the future St. Michael Church in Kailua-Kona. Within months, this plot of Kona dirt will be transformed into a landscaped gathering place, parking areas and, of course, a new church to replace the historic structure that had to be demolished after an […]
Photo: Receive the Holy Spirit
Bishop Larry Silva administered the sacrament of Confirmation to more than a dozen candidates from several Honolulu parishes in a combined ceremony at St. Anthony Church in Kalihi, June 1. Here, the bishop anoints with chrism the forehead of Raymond John Ramiro of St. John the Baptist parish. The sacrament of Confirmation bestows upon the […]
Photos: Bringing Christ to the streets
About 100 faithful braved the rainy and humid weather on June 2 to participate in the diocese’s annual Corpus Christi procession. The procession began at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa and winded through the streets of metro-Honolulu to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. Bishop Larry Silva and other clergy took turns carrying a […]
Photo: The early morning bread crew
Patricia Tavares, Sarah Tavares and Leona Tavares of the Kula Catholic Community lead the crew of women and men who tirelessly bake their famous Holy Ghost Portuguese sweet bread once a month, sometimes getting up as early as 2:30 a.m. to get the ingredients and supplies ready. Their dedication and love for the Maui parish, […]
Photo: Leaving the council
Six members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, each having completing their three-year terms, pose with Bishop Larry Silva, center, and Deacon Andy Calunod, right, for a parting shot at St. Stephen Diocesan Center. They are, from left, Joseph Mitchell (Maui), Tracy Hoevel (Windward Oahu), Maureen Saturnio (East Hawaii), Marjorie Fujimoto (West Hawaii), Kristine Cabudol (Leeward […]
Clergy cartography
Sixty-six parishes. Nine vicariates. Eight Hawaiian islands. Dozens of priests from several different dioceses and religious orders. Father Manny Hewe, the diocesan Vicar for Clergy, crafted a special picture board for the Priests’ Convocation. The board shows at which parish each priest is serving. Clergy photos are color-coded to denote whether they are from a […]
Photo: Flying fish
The boys at Star of the Sea Early Learning Center in Kahala celebrate traditional Japanese Boys’ Day in the traditional way by flying their colorful homemade carp kites. (Photo courtesy of Joan Gomes)
Photo: The gift of Scripture
Annunciation Parish in Waimea on the Big Island at Mass May 5 gave each of the graduating high school seniors in the parish youth group a Bible to take with them to study, pray and live. (Photo courtesy of Mary Erickson)
Photo: The elect sign in
At Rite of Election ceremonies across the diocese during the weekend of Feb. 16-17, more than 200 catechumens signed their names into the Book of the Elect, signifying their desire to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter. Catechumens from Oahu, at left, gathered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on Feb. 17 for […]