Bishop Larry Silva

Bishop Larry Silva: Wrestling with God

10/31/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | 29TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text to the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered Oct. 20 at St. Joseph Church, Hilo. The Mass also celebrated the installation of the pastor, Father Apolinario Ty. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=144829690245033&id=125502825511053&__xts__[0]=68.ARApVOr55WAV12hPVRNuXGTVeve9CHSY2Aq6RZOPiqHjyxMuaJO-OwtLyELPPYV5SMLex2vSL_gBOoU617b2V82fdPYOReCXUA0WilSHXMPL-W6cmSgG4A2wSr82IvBIAPv8BCnZAlts93gb4ViuxeIdNXT2J0pnXikLIJhM7NpnTkxYuwvzBBYszN27dkPIet7RH3D5TE-4EaUEFQywc83ngOZAAXhVJ8fPYMh3s75OUws0CXh1iglabfpntM9zGes-n1KnmyiZumqVE6G8KReAmSYdEckPqqJOkGZrbXyCldpHq8fTxezBnNexgFclA4P4rk2GDf9zBkLtWsP9-lc&__tn__=-R A priest friend of mine is […]

New diocesan task force will regulate Catholic cemeteries, columbariums

10/31/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has put together a new task force that’s looking at centralizing Catholic cemeteries and the potential to create parish columbariums. The task force came together in June and will meet monthly for the next year. Father Anthony Rapozo, pastor of St. Catherine Parish on Kauai, […]

Official notices: Nov. 1, 2019

10/31/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar 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 2, 10:00 am, Mass for Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services, St. Stephen Diocese Center, Kaneohe. November 2-3, Episcopal Visitation, Blessed Sacrament Parish, […]

Photo: New acolytes

10/31/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Deacon candidates received the rite of acolyte at Mass at St. Stephen Diocesan Center’s chapel on Oct. 13. It is the last formal step before their permanent diaconate ordination in early 2021. They are pictured here with Bishop Larry Silva. (Photo courtesy Dann Ebina.)

Photo: Seven decades of dedication

10/31/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Knight of Columbus John Brennen of Sts. Peter and Paul Council 16002 stands with the Knights’ state deputy Michael M. Madix, left, and Bishop Larry Silva, holding an award from the Knights of Columbus Hawaii State Council recognizing him for 70 years of dedicated service to the fraternal organization. (Photo courtesy of Robert Camilleri)

Photo: Live from the cathedral

10/17/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop Larry Silva participated in a special Spanish language live filming session in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Honolulu on Oct. 10. Retired Bishop Gabriel Antonio Camilo González of the Diocese of La Vega in the Dominican Republic travels the world filming segments for his TV show, “La Voz del Obispo.” […]

Official notices: Oct. 18, 2019

10/17/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] October 18, 6:00 pm, Mass for Medical & Healthcare Professionals, Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Kalihi. October 19, 8:00 am, Welcome and Blessing for the Diocesan Planning and Building Commission’s Workshop, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe October 20, 11:30 am, Mass and Installation of […]

New home in a second-hand church

10/03/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

After 40 years, the Korean Catholic Community has a place to call its own By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald It was like arriving at the Promised Land. After 40 years of sharing churches, Hawaii’s Korean Catholic Community finally has a home to call its own. On Sept. 20, about 150 members squeezed into a […]

Waipahu church gets new altar to replace termite-eaten one

10/03/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald In a rite rarely seen by Catholics, Bishop Larry Silva donned a white apron, rolled up his sleeves and poured the holy oil chrism onto the top of the new altar at St. Joseph Church in Waipahu, Sept. 18, and spread it over every inch of the surface with […]

FROM THE BISHOP’S DESK: Catholic Charities Hawaii selects new president

10/03/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

After an extensive search process, it is my pleasure to announce that Rob Van Tassell has been selected as Catholic Charities Hawaii’s new president and CEO, effective Nov. 4. Rob joins us from Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington, where he currently serves as vice president overseeing the housing and community development for the third […]