Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Official report to Rome describes Hawaii church as ‘very much alive’

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By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “The Diocese of Honolulu is a local church that is very much alive in its ministry, its spirituality and its outreach to those in need,” reads the summary of the “Quinquennial Report,” the official accounting of the state of the Catholic Church in Hawaii sent to the Vatican in […]

Official notices: Jan. 10, 2020

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] January 12, 2:00 pm, Mass with Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Deacon Cohort 10, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe. January 14, 9:00 am, Red Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 4:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, St. Francis Healthcare, […]

Official notices: Dec. 2, 2019

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] January 2, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi; 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi; 2:00 pm, Vicars Forane, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. January 4, 6:00 pm, Mass at St. Damien of Molokai Parish, Kaunakakai. January […]

Bishop in Pearl City for feast of Christ the King

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By Naomi Amuro Special to the Herald Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass of the Solemnity of Christ the King Nov. 24, the last Sunday of the liturgical year, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Pearl City. The Mass was well-attended. Concelebrating was the pastor, Sacred Hearts Father Santhosh Thottankara, and parochial vicar, […]

Bishop Silva announces local commemoration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines

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In anticipation of the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity to the Philippines in 2021, Bishop Larry Silva is encouraging Hawaii parishes hosting the Filipino Advent traditions Misa de Gallo and Simbang Gabi this year to follow homily themes based on the “Nine-Year Spiritual Journey of New Evangelization” implemented by the […]

Official notices: Dec. 13, 2019

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] December 13, 11:30 am, All Diocesan Staff Mass and Christmas Party, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe; 5:30 pm, Diocesan Retired Priests Christmas Dinner, downtown Honolulu. December 14, 7:00 am, Diocesan Pastoral Council, SSDC; 5:30 pm, Mass with Adult Confirmation, Mary, Star of […]