Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop extends Mass dispensation while urging Catholics to go to Mass

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva is strongly urging Catholics to return to Sunday Mass — if it is safe to do so. That said, “in light of the ongoing pandemic,” he has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for the fifth time. This latest extension is from Jan. […]

Bishop Larry Silva | CHRISTMAS 2020 MESSAGE

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Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright! In what universe is this true in 2020?! We are in the midst of a global pandemic that has been financially, emotionally and spiritually challenging for many. Our country just lived through one of the most contentious presidential elections imaginable, and we are sharply divided […]

Official notices: Dec. 11, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] December 11, 9:00 am, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii Board of Directors (video conference): 11:30 am, Mass at retreat for diaconate ordinandi, St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi; 2:00 pm, Annual Members Meeting of HOPE Services Hawaii (video conference). December 12, 5:00 am, Mañanitas and […]

In year of racial strife, bishops share experiences in dioceses

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Bishop Larry Silva discusses the plight of Micronesian migrants in Hawaii escaping notice By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the U.S. bishops decided to continue with their annual fall meeting despite a pandemic, they took it online, shortened its length but also its scope, leaving only the most essential matters on the […]

Official notices: Nov. 27, 2020

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Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 28-29, Episcopal Visitation, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. December 1, 7:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, Damien & Marianne Education Center, Waikiki. December 2, 7:00 pm, Talk and Dialogue with Young Adults (virtual event). December 3, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Letter on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

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CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers you did for me.” (Matthew 25:31 — Passage from Gospel Reading for the Feast of Christ the King) On November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our […]

Official notices: Nov. 13, 2020

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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

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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 […]