By Courtney Mares OSV News POMPEI, Italy — Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompei, one of Italy’s most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. […]
1 year in, Pope Leo leans on prudence, quiet power
By Paulina Guzik OSV News On May 8, 2025, white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel and the world heard “Habemus Papam.” Journalists gathered at the top of the arm of Bernini Colonnade in Rome, upon hearing from Cardinal Dominique Mamberti: “Robertum Franciscum sanctae Romanae ecclesae cardinalem Prevost,” frantically asked: “Chi e?” — or “who […]
Islands join worldwide celebration of St. Francis
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Though 2026 saw the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Hope, it also marked the beginning of another jubilee year — the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. From Jan. 10 to Jan. 10, 2027, Catholics are invited to celebrate a Year of St. Francis, […]
St. Peter’s Basilica marks 400 years with big upgrade
By Courtney Mares OSV News ROME — Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for artificial intelligence-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and high-tech structural monitoring as part of yearlong anniversary celebrations. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, announced a wide-ranging […]
Leading with aloha and respect
Bishop Larry Silva marks 20 years since his ordination and installation as bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Two decades in, the job of guiding Hawaii’s Catholics hasn’t gotten any easier. Bishop Larry Silva is as busy as ever — in fact, he won’t even be in town […]
Reflection: Walking with our shepherd: Celebrating a humble, steady leader
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald The year was 2005. I was a 12-year-old altar server at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu. One Sunday while preparing for Mass, our altar server coordinator, Jonathan Farinas, shared that Pope Benedict XVI had appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of Honolulu: […]
Order of Saint Lazarus marks 10 years in isles with pilgrimage and prayer
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Order of Saint Lazarus continued the celebration of its 10th anniversary in Hawaii with a weekend of events, starting with a pilgrimage to Kalaupapa on Jan. 24. Members of the Hawaii cadre retraced the steps of St. Damien, St. Marianne and Servant of God Joseph Dutton. They were led by Franciscan […]
AGAPE marks 35 years of celebrating, serving youth
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The AGAPE Youth and Young Adult Ministry has been active so long, its participants now include the grandchildren of some of its earliest members. AGAPE — “Almighty God and People Encounter” — was established at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu 35 years ago, and it continues to be […]
Photo: Happy anniversary!
Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Aug. 16 as the church marked its 181st dedication anniversary. He was joined by vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor, right, and, from left, Deacon Joe Almuena, Father Jose Dias, Father Lazarus Anondee and Father Pascual Abaya. The cathedral basilica’s actual dedication […]
St. George Church celebrates year-long 70th anniversary
Special to the Herald Starting in January, St. George Church began marking the year with events and activities to celebrate its 70th year as a parish. The theme for this anniversary celebration is “We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe.” In January, Bishop Larry Silva presided at the Mass that kicked off the yearlong anniversary celebration. […]