Priests in the Diocese of Honolulu gathered last month for their annual weeklong retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe, joined by Bishop Larry Silva and Honolulu’s bishop-elect, Jesuit Father Michael Castori. They paused for a group photo May 21 after a special Mass at St. Stephen’s chapel that included the blessing of then-Deacons […]
Chaminade bestows honorary doctorate on Bishop Silva
Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva was the recipient of an honorary doctor of letters degree May 9 during Chaminade University of Honolulu’s 68th commencement ceremony at the Waikiki Shell. Chaminade President Lynn Babington introduced Silva during the ceremony and presented him with the degree and hood. “Bishop Larry has been a partner and […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Through us, Jesus is here on earth
Witness to Jesus | Ascension of the Lord Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered May 16 at St. John Vianney Church in Kailua and May 17 at Holy Family Church in Honolulu for the administration of confirmation and first holy Communion. “What would Jesus do?” is a saying that has become very […]
After long journeys, deacons prepare for priestly ordinations
By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Two homegrown deacons will be ordained to the priesthood this month, adding to the growing tally of isle natives who have answered God’s call. On May 22 at 6 p.m., Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau at the Co-Cathedral of St. […]
Knights of Columbus gather for annual convention and awards
By Robert Camilleri Special to the Herald The Hawaii State Council of the Knights of Columbus held its 47th annual convention and banquet April 25, the feast day of St. Mark. Bishop Larry Silva, a fourth-degree Knight, celebrates the opening convention Mass at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. During his homily, Bishop Silva thanked the […]
Honolulu’s next shepherd has deep Pacific ties
By Lisa Dahm and Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Many years of ministry in the South Pacific have profoundly impacted the life and spirituality of the Diocese of Honolulu’s next shepherd, who was formally appointed May 6 by Pope Leo XIV. Jesuit Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori, who had been rector of the Arrupe […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Good Shepherd’s voice speaks the full truth
Witness to Jesus | Fourth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered April 26 at St. George Church in Waimanalo (confirmation and first holy Communion), and with the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Community at the Kamiano Center in downtown Honolulu. A couple has lived together for many […]
Photo: Knights of Columbus welcome Bishop Silva at annual convention
Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the opening Mass for the Knights of Columbus Hawaii council’s state convention on April 25 at St. Jude Church in Kapolei. He was joined by, from left: Deacon Mike Browning, Father Jack Legal, state deputy Lito Alvarez, Deacon Will Friese and Deacon Rafael Mendoza. After meeting at St. Jude for the […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Jesus is risen and with us now
Witness to Jesus | Second Sunday of Easter (Sunday of Divine Mercy) Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered April 11 at St. John the Baptist Church in Kalihi and April 12 at the Kamiano Center with the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Community in Honolulu, celebrating confirmation and first Communion. […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Bringing the light of Christ to others
Witness to Jesus | Easter Sunday Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on April 4, Easter Vigil, with the Cathedral Community of Our Lady of Peace at the Kamiano Center in downtown Honolulu; and on April 5, Easter Sunday, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu and at Our Lady of […]
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