This morning our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, announced his intention to resign the papacy on February 28, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. (Rome time, 9:00 a.m. Hawaii time). Retiring from the papacy is so rare in the history of our Church that such resignations can literally be counted on one hand. It is for the […]
203 catechumens to be baptized in Isle parishes this Easter
Catholic churches across Hawaii will baptize 203 catechumens during the Easter Vigil liturgy on March 30 according to numbers supplied by the diocesan Office of Worship. In anticipation of their baptisms, the catechumens, also called the “elect,” will be welcomed in four Rites of Election this weekend on Maui, Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island. […]
Official Notices: Feb. 1, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar February 1, 9:30 am, Mass for Annual Conference of Catholic Educators (ACCE) for High School Administrators, Staff and Faculty, St. Louis School’s Mamiya Theatre, Kaimuki. [Fr. Gary Secor]; 11:30 am, Mass for Annual Conference of Catholic Educators (ACCE) for Pre/Elementary/Middle School Administrators, Staff, and Faculty, St. Ann Parish, Kaneohe; 10:00 am, Blessing by […]
Bishop Larry Silva | Letter to Hawaii lawmakers on same sex marriage: Marriage is a public institution
This letter was sent to the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii on Jan. 31. Honorable Senators and Representatives: Aloha! It is my understanding that the Hawaii State Legislature is planning to take up the issue of legalizing same-sex marriage. I would like to present some thoughts for […]
Hawaii celebrates St. Marianne back at her Kalaupapa home
The final major event for the canonization of Hawaii’s new saint is attended by the apostolic nuncio, the president of the U.S. bishops conference, the bishop of Syracuse and hundreds more Hawaii held its final major event celebrating the canonization of St. Marianne Cope in the same place she practiced her inexhaustible charity, mostly unseen, […]
Official Notices: Jan. 18, 2013
Bishop’s Calendar January 18, 5:00 pm, Marianist Celebration for Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Mystical Rose Chapel, Chaminade University Campus, Kaimuki. [Fr. Gary Secor] January 20, 3:00 pm, Mass for the Feast of the Holy Child (Santo Nino), St. Anthony Parish, Kalihi. January 22, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council, Chancery, downtown Honolulu; 12:00 pm, Hawaii […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Homily, St. Marianne, a rising star
Here is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the post-canonization celebration of St. Marianne Cope, in Kalaupapa, Molokai, on Jan. 12, the Saturday of the week between Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord. She was a rising star. This young woman who had matured so well because she cared […]
Bishop Larry Silva: A pastoral letter to surfers in the Year of Faith
“Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!” [Psalm 93:4 RSV] Aloha, Surfers! Surfing is a sport of kings that captivates the hearts of the dedicated participant and the spectator alike. Surfers are unique. Perhaps part of your attraction is your marvel of […]
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