Top: Bishop Larry Silva presided May 29 at the Oahu funeral for Meli Watanuki, a resident of Kalaupapa who died May 17 at age 91. The service at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu was attended by family, friends and community members who remembered Watanuki as a strong-willed, joyful presence who made everyone feel […]
Reflection: On holy transitions
By Anthony Selvanathan Special to the Herald There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything is changing at once. Students close their textbooks and step into summer, carrying both relief and uncertainty about what comes next. Families celebrate graduations and prepare for new beginnings. Another school year gives way to a different […]
Photo: Present and future
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 […]
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