Bishop Larry Silva

Official notices: Oct. 4, 2019

10/03/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] October 8, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Stewardship and Development Commission, Chancery. October 10, 6:00 pm, Serra Club Priest Appreciation Dinner, Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki. October 11, 4:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, Chancery; 6:00 pm, Mass […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Transforming anger into forgiveness

09/18/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Wahiawa, on their parish patronal feast day, Sept. 15 “Drop dead, Dad!” Can you imagine the tremendous hurt involved for a father to hear these words […]

Bishop to bless St. Andrew Kim Oratory for Korean Catholics

09/18/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva on Sept. 20 will bless and rename a former Episcopal church acquired three years ago by Holy Family Parish in Honolulu and now used by the Korean Catholic Community. The former St. George Church will be called the St. Andrew Kim Taegon Oratory after the first […]

Official notices: Sept. 20, 2019

09/18/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] September 20, 11:00 am, Mass with Blessing Chapel at 511 Main Street, Honolulu (auxiliary property of Holy Family Parish) as St. Andrew Kim Taegon Oratory, the new home of the Korean Catholic Community; 6:00 pm, 75th Anniversary Gala for St. Michael School, Waialua, […]

Photo: Rest in peace

09/18/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop Larry Silva blesses the casket of “Hawaii’s adopted world class actor” Terence Knapp at his funeral Sept. 9 in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. The retired University of Hawaii drama professor’s portrayal of Father Damien in the 1977 one-man PBS play “Damien” won universal accolades. (HCH photo | Anna Weaver)

Bishop Larry Silva: Good servants prepare well

09/04/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | 19TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily of Bishop Larry Silva for Aug. 11, the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered at St. Theresa Church, Kekaha, where he administered confirmation and first Communion and installed the new pastor, and at Our Lady of Good Counsel […]

Photo: Anniversary Mass

09/04/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop Larry Silva elevates the chalice during a Mass on Aug. 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace celebrating the 176th anniversary of the church’s dedication in 1843. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)

Official notices: Sept. 6, 2019

09/04/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] September 7, 10:00 am, Mass with Confirmation & First Holy Communion, Maria Lanakila Parish, Lahaina. [Msgr. Gary Secor] September 9, 10:00 am, Funeral Mass for Terrence Knapp, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Mass at the Cathedral Basilica […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Is your faith wishy-washy?

08/22/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

WITNESS TO JESUS | 20TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily of Bishop Larry Silva for Aug. 18, the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, delivered at St. Damien of Molokai Church, Kaunakakai, where he administered confirmation and first Communion. These days if you go to a restaurant or a […]

Photo: Happy 70th

08/22/2019 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

Bishop Larry Silva blows out the single candle on his platter of birthday cupcakes at a surprise party thrown by diocesan staff Aug. 13 at the downtown chancery building. Hawaii’s fifth diocesan bishop turned 70 on Aug. 6. (HCH photo | Shaina Caporoz)