Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop says mahalo for initial response to ‘Ohana’ appeal

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Two months into Ohana in Christ, the Diocese of Honolulu’s newest annual appeal, Bishop Larry Silva has made a “mahalo” video to thank island Catholics for their generous response to the campaign. “You support our ministries to the sick, to the poor, you support our national collections, you respond […]

Memo: Prayers for the U.S. Supreme Court and a pending pro-life decision

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Memorandum To: All Clergy of the Diocese of Honolulu From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: November 19, 2021 Re: Prayers for the U.S. Supreme Court and a pending pro-life decision Dear Priests and Deacons of the Diocese, Peace be with you! In the early days of December, the U.S. Supreme Court will deliberate on Dobbs vs. […]

Official notices: Nov. 26, 2021

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Bishop’s schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 28, 8:00 am, Mass at Christ the King Parish, Kahului; 11:00 am, Mass with Confirmation and First Holy Communion, St. Joseph Parish, Makawao. November 29 – December 3, Annual Convocation of Priests, Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku. December 1, 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, […]

Bishop Larry Silva: God has so loved us

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  WITNESS TO JESUS | 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time delivered Oct. 31 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu, and at Holy Spirit Parish/Newman Center, Manoa The ancients believed that sacrifices were to be […]

Bishop’s message: Catholic Campaign for Human Development

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  CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, On November 21, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our diocese will participate in the U.S. Bishops’ annual national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). Support for this CCHD collection helps people work together to overcome complex challenges of poverty, […]

Official notices: Nov. 12, 2021

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 15-18, Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Baltimore, Maryland. November 23, Priests Day at St. Patrick’s Seminary & University, Menlo Park, California. November 25, 9:00 am, Mass for Thanksgiving Day, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. […]

REQUEST FOR INPUT REGARDING THE SYNODAL NATURE OF THE CHURCH

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To: The Clergy, Religious and Faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: October 17, 2021   Peace be with you! Pope Francis has announced a Synod of Bishops, which is to take place in October 2023 in Rome. In preparation for that Synod, he has asked every diocese in the world […]

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