Bishop Larry Silva

Official notices: May 26, 2023

05/24/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] May 26, 6:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina. May 27, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Christ the King Church, Kahului; 5:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Anthony of Padua Church, […]

Mass attendance is up, but still far below pre-COVID numbers

05/10/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Sunday Mass attendance in Hawaii suffered a big hit from COVID-19 and, though recovering, has a long way to go to return to its pre-pandemic numbers, according to the 2022 October count, the annual tally of heads in church conducted by the diocesan chancellor’s office. Last October saw 31,874 […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Entering the sheepfold

05/10/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, delivered April 29 and 30 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu, and Holy Family Church, Honolulu, both on the occasion of administering Confirmation and first holy […]

Official notices: May 12, 2023

05/10/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] May 13, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Church, Waipahu; 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Jude Church, Kapolei [Msgr. Gary Secor]; 4:30 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou [Msgr. […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Dutton’s journey to Emmaus

04/26/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER This is the prepared text of the homily delivered by Bishop Larry Silva for the Third Sunday of Easter, April 23, at Blessed Sacrament Church, Stowe, Vermont, on the occasion of the 180th birthday celebration of Servant of God Joseph Dutton. When we think of a journey, […]

Bishop preaches at Joseph Dutton birthday festivities in Vermont

04/26/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva was invited last weekend to Stowe, Vermont, a place made famous by the von Trapp Family singers and its ski slopes, and has again gained renown, this time for a Hawaii connection, as the birthplace of Ira Joseph Dutton, the third sainthood candidate to emerge from […]

Official notices: April 28, 2023

04/26/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by the Bishop’s delegate.] April 28, 8:00 am, Bagels with Bishop, Damien Memorial School, Kalihi; 6:00 pm, Dinner with Catholic Military Chaplains. April 29, 10:00 am, Mass for Clergy and Religious Jubilarians, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu; 5:00 pm, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. John […]

Bishop Larry Silva: This Easter light of mine

04/12/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | EASTER This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, April 8 and 9, delivered at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu The liturgical directives are very clear: The Easter Vigil is to be celebrated at night, after darkness has […]

Images of the year’s holiest days

04/12/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

The year’s holiest days Here are photos from Holy Week, April 2-8, celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva.

Official notices: April 14, 2023

04/12/2023 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] April 15, 10:00 am, Deacon Council (video conference). April 16, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Mass with Consecration of a Virgin Living in the World of Lorraine Manlolo, Cathedral Basilica […]