WITNESS TO JESUS | 32ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Nov. 8 at the Benedictine Monastery of Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Waialua. In college, I remember one classmate who stayed up all night to study for […]
Official notices: Nov. 13, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 16-17, Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (video conference). November 22, 5:00 pm, Mass for the Feast Day of Christ the King with Benediction, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Pearl City. November 24, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Reflections regarding the statement of Pope Francis endorsing civil unions for persons with same-sex attractions
October 21, 2020 WITNESS TO JESUS Many people were quite surprised today to hear that Pope Francis, in an interview, said the following regarding people with a homosexual inclination: “They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it.” “What we have […]
Bishop Silva extends dispensation from Mass obligation to year’s end
However, he is encouraging Catholics to go to church for Advent and Christmas if it is safe to do so By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation from Nov. 1 until the end of the calendar […]
Photo: Bishop’s Circle Mass
Msgr. Gary Secor, right, and Bishop Larry Silva concelebrate Mass for Bishop’s Circle donors at St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Oct. 17. A socially distanced reception followed. Bishop Silva celebrates a Mass of thanksgiving every year for the contributors to this special appeal. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
Official notices: Oct. 30, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 1, 12:00 pm, Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. November 3, 12:00 pm, Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation (video conference). November 4, 6:15 pm, Holy Hour for Vocations, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. November 5, […]
Bishop Larry Silva: To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection
September 10, 2020 To the People of the Diocese of Honolulu regarding Priests’ Retirement Collection Dear Sisters and Brothers, Peace be with you! Imagine how many thousands of Masses they celebrated so that we could be nourished with the Bread of Life; how many thousands of confessions they heard to reconcile us sinners with our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Tending the vineyard
WITNESS TO JESUS | 27TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered Oct. 4 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu. Could God have given us a more beautiful vineyard? When we look at the […]
Official notices: Oct. 16, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule October 16, 6:00 pm, Mass for Medical & Healthcare Professionals (White Mass), Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. October 17, 9:00 am, Diocesan Pastoral Council (video conference); 5:00 pm, Bishop’s Circle Mass & Reception, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. October 18, 9:30 am, Confirmation & First Holy Communion, St. Roch Parish, Kahuku. October 20, […]
Voter’s prayer guide: ‘Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections’
Voting in our Nov. 3 elections is extremely important. To help us discern the Lord’s will as we express our preferences in the election, Bishop Larry Silva offers “Reflections from the Word of God to Prepare for the 2020 Elections.” We urge all to use these reflections and Scriptures to inform your decisions about the […]
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