Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Photos: Faith, fellowship and fun for all in Waianae

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Top: Msgr. Gary Secor celebrated the confirmation and first Communion Mass for more than 20 young candidates Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Church in Waianae. Excitement filled the church as proud parents, sponsors and families shared in the holy sacraments. The parish celebration continued after Mass with dinner and desserts in the church hall with […]

Bishop Larry Silva: ‘Vanities’ fade, but God’s love is always with you

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Witness to Jesus | Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered Aug. 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Papaikou, Hawaii island, in celebration of confirmation and first holy Communion. This is a wonderful day for all of you who are going to receive confirmation and first […]

Photo: Celebrating their sacraments

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On June 7, students in the first holy Communion and confirmation class at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani received their sacraments. Mahalo to Msgr. Gary Secor, Father Anthony Rapozo, Father Cipriano “Jojo” Alnas and Deacon Romeo Ganibe, as well as all our catechists and families at St John. (Courtesy Bien Pangan)

Photo: A warm welcome

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Several keiki from St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, joined Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo for their first holy Communion and confirmation — Luna Kahinu-Gray, and Julian, Nathan and Quinton Remigio. Bishop Larry Silva celebrated the Mass. Much gratitude to La Salette Father Danny Galang, Dominican Sister Gloria Camitan, and our catechists Lyn, Adela, Noli […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Leaving can be an act of joy, hope

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Witness to Jesus | Sixth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 24 at St. Philomena Church, Honolulu, and on May 25 at Holy Trinity Church, Kuliouou, and St. Michael Church, Waialua, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. “I am glad you’re leaving” […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Be a holy dwelling place for Jesus

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Witness to Jesus | Fifth Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 17 at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua; and on May 18 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, and the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Honolulu, in celebration of the sacraments of confirmation and first holy Communion. I counted […]

St. Catherine youth receive first Communion, confirmation

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Special to the Herald The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes the Eucharist as a “sacrament of love, a sign of unity, a bond of charity, a paschal banquet ‘in which Christ is consumed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory is given to us.’” (CCC 1323) On June 29, […]

Bishop Larry Silva: With the Good Shepherd, we can fend off evil

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WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered during the weekend of April 20-21 at Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Waialae-Kahala; Holy Family Church, Honolulu; and St. Michael Church, Waialua, in celebration of confirmation and first Communion. Bishop Silva is on a pilgrimage to Lourdes […]

Warm welcome in East Hawaii for 5 youth

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Special to the Herald At the 5 p.m. Mass on April 13 at St. Joseph Church in Hilo, three children from Holy Rosary Church in Keaau — Chanelle Cabaccang, Joshua Foronda and Isaia-Edmunds Wong — and two from St. Theresa Church in Mountain View — Jackson David and Maykala Valencia — received their first holy […]