New full-length portraits of Hawaii’s two saints will enhance the basilica’s restored sanctuary By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The sanctuary of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace will sparkle for Christmas and unveil two presents — larger than life full-length portraits of Hawaii’s two saints — all part of phase 2C of […]
Photo: Anniversary Mass
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)
Photos: Feast of our patroness of peace
Above, Bishop Larry Silva blesses with incense the statue of Our Lady of Peace outside the cathedral basilica that bears her name July 9 after a Mass inside the church celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Peace. Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Peace, is the patroness of the Diocese of Honolulu. […]
With each step of restoration, cathedral improves fire safety
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald As people worldwide watched in horror as flames engulfed the roof and spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris April 15, in Hawaii one couldn’t help but wonder, and worry, about our own historic cathedral and its flammable potential. Like the Paris church, the Cathedral Basilica of Our […]
Cathedral’s capital campaign wins international stewardship award
The $15 million capital campaign to renovate the 175-year-old Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace received an award last fall from the International Catholic Stewardship Council, an organization that promotes Christian stewardship and Catholic philanthropy. The Parish Capital Campaign Materials award for excellence was presented to the cathedral’s capital campaign core committee members Mark […]
Cathedral basilica to host presentation on relics
In preparation for the arrival in Hawaii in November of the relics of Italian Capuchin Franciscan mystic and stigmatist St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is hosting a special presentation on the topic of saintly relics in its Kamiano Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. […]
Cathedral to host Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is hosting a concert of the Cathedral Choir and the Honolulu Festival Orchestra performing “Gloria in D, RV 589” by Antonio Vivaldi, a familiar and popular piece among the composer’s sacred works, at 7 p.m., Sept. 11, in the cathedral at 1184 Bishop Street. Soloists are Paula […]
Built of ‘living stones’
175th anniversary Mass unveils a major step in the cathedral basilica’s extensive renovation effort By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The church is metaphorically described as built of “living stones” — the faithful, with Christ as the foundation. The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, constructed of coral blocks cut from the reef off […]
Cathedral to mark 175th with Mass in renovated sanctuary
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The diocese will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace with the blessing of the church’s renovated sanctuary at a 6 p.m. Mass, Aug. 16, celebrated by Bishop Larry Silva. The actual anniversary is a day earlier, Aug. 15. The church was dedicated […]
Komohale
Father (later Bishop) Louis Maigret’s Aug. 15, 1843, journal entry recording the day of the dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace was certainly succinct. It starts with a single word, “Komohale,” Hawaiian for “housewarming,” or “coming into a new house.” The image above is from Bishop Maigret’s journal from the Sacred Hearts […]
