Bishop Larry Silva celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace Aug. 16 as the church marked its 181st dedication anniversary. He was joined by vicar general Msgr. Gary Secor, right, and, from left, Deacon Joe Almuena, Father Jose Dias, Father Lazarus Anondee and Father Pascual Abaya. The cathedral basilica’s actual dedication […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Let us not take the Eucharist for granted
WITNESS TO JESUS | NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 11 at Sacred Hearts Mission Church, Kapalua, observing one year since the Lahaina wildfire. When I meet people who visit Hawaii for the first time, I am often asked if I ever take the incredible natural […]
Grateful, and ready for the next step
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva has had a busy summer. He’s celebrated Masses for sacraments of initiation and of ordination; traveled to the mainland for meetings; and returned to Hawaii for more meetings and services both celebratory and commemorative. It’s no wonder Bishop Silva will spend his 75th birthday this […]
Highlights: Bishop Silva’s 19 years as bishop of Honolulu
Bishop Clarence “Larry” Silva was ordained and installed as bishop of Honolulu at age 55. He will reach his 20th year as Honolulu’s bishop next year. He is the second longest serving diocesan bishop after the first one, Bishop James J. Sweeney, who served from 1941 to 1968. Here are highlights of his service for […]
Biography: Bishop Silva is the only Hawaii bishop born in the islands
Hawaii Catholic Herald Clarence Richard Silva was born on Aug. 6, 1949, at St. Francis Hospital in Honolulu, the third of Richard and Catherine Silva’s five children. He was baptized six days later at St. Anthony Church in Kailua. He was named after his uncle, his mother’s brother, a pilot lost during World War II. […]
Beloved Lady of Peace
Bishop Larry Silva prayed in front of the statue of Mary outside the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in downtown Honolulu July 9 after Mass celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Peace. Parishioners and other clergy, including Msgr. Gary Secor and Deacons Larry Denis III and Joseph Almuena, joined in the prayer. […]
Official notices: Aug. 2, 2024
Bishop’s schedule Aug. 10, 7 a.m., Mass for the Deacon Summer Gathering, St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe. Aug. 11, 10:30 a.m., Mass at Sacred Hearts Mission, Kapalua, to mark the first anniversary of the Lahaina wildfire. Aug. 12, 6:30 a.m., Mass at St. Anthony Church, Kailua. Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m., Mass of the Holy Spirit […]
Talk story: ‘One Ohana’ video series highlights Bishop Silva’s insights
OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “God himself is a community, that perfect community of love, three persons in one God and that is what we are called to be. We are never to be alone. We know that we are part of an ohana —that God is always a part of that family. God is always […]
Bishop Larry Silva: God guides us to the right path
WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered July 6 at St. Marianne Cope Chapel, Honolulu, with the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, and July 7 at Sacred Hearts Church, Lanai, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. “Do your homework!” “Turn […]
Official notices: July 19, 2024
Bishop’s schedule July 15-17, Asian-Pacific Island National Encounter, Indianapolis, Indiana July 17-21, National Eucharistic Congress, Indianapolis. July 21, 11:30 a.m., Mass for the 20th anniversary of the unity of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, St. Ann Church, Kaneohe. [Msgr. Gary Secor]
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