Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Bishop reconfirms liturgical norms regarding ‘sacred gestures’

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Bishop Larry Silva issued on July 20 a “General Decree on the Use of Hula in the Liturgy,” a brief 125-word document that “reiterates” that the rules on the liturgical use of Pacific Island and Asian “sacred gesture” issued in 1999 by Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo “remain in effect as particular law for the Diocese of Honolulu.”

Bishop Larry Silva | Reflections on the Visit of Pope Francis: Excitement was for the office more than the person

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What a great blessing it was to be able to participate in the visit of Pope Francis to the United States of America! I had the privilege of joining a small group from Hawaii, then a large group of U.S. and international bishops in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Hundreds of thousands of people attended — […]

Official notices: Oct. 9, 2015

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October 10-11, Episcopal Visitation, St. Elizabeth Parish, Aiea.
October 13, 6:00 pm, Serra Club Priest Appreciation Dinner, Hale Koa Hotel, Waikiki.
October 15, 6:00 pm, White Mass for Medical and Healthcare Professionals, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
October 16, 6:00 pm, Mass for the Kauai Faith Formation Conference, Holy Cross Parish, Kalaheo.

Official notices: Sept. 25, 2105

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September 29, 2:30 pm, Annual Meeting of the Members of the Corporation of HOPE Services Hawaii, Chancery, downtown Honolulu.
October 1, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council, St. Stephen Diocesan Center (SSDC), Kaneohe; 1:00 pm, Clergy Personnel Board, SSDC; 2:00 pm, College of Consultors, SSDC.
October 3, 9:30 am, Knights of Columbus Ceremony to Honor Veterans, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu

Bishop Silva, nine others from Hawaii to make trip

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Bishop Larry Silva will travel with nine other Island pilgrims to Philadelphia Sept. 21-28 for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ public Mass. The small pilgrimage group from Hawaii includes two priests from Oahu, three diocesan staffers, and parishioners from Maui, the Big Island and Honolulu. Faith Journeys, an Arizona-based company, coordinated this […]

Proper order: In sessions around the state, the discussion is about lowering the age of Confirmation

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Kristina DeNeve, diocesan adult faith formation coordinator, facilitates the “Restoring Proper Order” session at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, July 7. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   Catechism classes, the involvement of youth in parishes, and sacramental preparation were among the topics addressed at “Restoring Proper Order” listening sessions taking place around the diocese in […]

Official notices: Aug. 14, 2015

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August 14, 9:00 am, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Damien Memorial School, Kalihi. [Fr. Gary Secor]
August 14-15, Diocesan Pastoral Council, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe.
August 15, 5:00 pm, Appreciation Mass for Bishop’s Circle Donors, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu.
August 16, 9:30 am, Mass for Deacon Summer Gathering, St. Raphael Parish, Koloa.

Bishop Larry Silva celebrates his 10th anniversary: ‘It’s been fun’

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School Street fronting the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa the evening of July 21 was gridlocked as cars, turned away from the already full church parking lot, resorted to street parking at the permitted time of 5:30 p.m. Bishop Larry Silva’s 10th anniversary celebration was going to be a full house. That evening, in the co-cathedral, […]