The diocese gains three new priests in Kurt Meyer, Francis Hai Pham and Anthony Tran By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Perhaps fittingly, the Diocese of Honolulu’s latest priestly ordination occurred on the eve of the weekend marking the feast of the Holy Trinity. Fitting because Bishop Larry Silva ordained three deacons who have spent […]
Flock of shepherds
At top, Bishop Larry Silva, center left, and Deacon Anthony Tran, center right, stood with priests from across the diocese May 23 during the annual priests retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Above, Deacon Tran attended to bless his chalice, seen during the Eucharistic prayer as Bishop Silva celebrated Mass, ahead of his […]
Taking the next step
Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham and Anthony Tran prepare for their priestly ordination By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Years of hard work, discernment and lots of prayers have led three men to the priesthood in the Diocese of Honolulu. On May 24, Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham […]
Bishop Silva ordains Anthony Tran a transitional deacon
By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald In the early evening of Jan. 6, Hawaii seminarian Anthony Tran gained a new identity — deacon. It is a title he will hold in transition until he reaches his ultimate goal, priesthood, on May 24. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu was filled with […]
Bishop to ordain Anthony Tran a deacon in last step to priesthood
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Anthony Huy-Cuong Tran a deacon at 5 p.m., Jan. 6, at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. Tran will be a “transitional” deacon, a step toward his ultimate ordination as a priest. “I want to be a priest because I have encountered […]