By Anthony SelvanathanSpecial to the Herald This year, I spent more time on airplanes than I ever expected when I said “yes” to helping with the diocesan Office of Evangelization and Catechesis’ Jubilee Days of Study. The plan sounded simple enough on paper — teach people about the Catechism of the Catholic Church, creed, sacraments […]
A joyful jubilee celebration
By Solinuu TopalianSpecial to the Herald On Oct. 24, parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua were joined by numerous clergy, family and friends who gathered for a glorious celebration of the Mass in thanksgiving for their pastor, Father Anthony “Tony” Pangan, in celebration of his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. After Mass, […]
Photo: Pilgrims of hope
Hawaii island parishioners from Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Honokaa, Annunciation Church in Waimea and St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona embarked on a Jubilee pilgrimage last month to holy sites in Italy: Assisi, Lareto, Lanciano, Manoppello, the Vatican and Rome. La Salette Father Arnel Soriano, who until recently was pastor of Annunciation […]
Mahalo from Bishop Larry Silva
September 19, 2025 To Parishioners of the Diocese of Honolulu Dear Brothers and Sisters, On May 2, 2025, I had the privilege of giving thanks to God for fifty years of priesthood. It has been a wonderful privilege to serve the people of the Diocese of Oakland (for 30 years) and the Diocese of Honolulu […]
A joyous jubilee celebration
Hawaii Catholic Herald A seam-bursting crowd of family, friends, clergy, religious and faithful from near and far filled the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu on May 2 to celebrate Bishop Larry Silva as he marked his 50th jubilee of priestly ordination. The anniversary Mass took place on the exact date in 1975 when Clarence […]
Congratulations, Bishop Silva!
On the occasion of Bishop Larry Silva’s 50th anniversary of priestly ordination May 2, the Hawaii Catholic Herald reached out to priests in the Diocese of Honolulu, active and retired, to ask if they wanted to extend their congratulations. Many did so on behalf of their parish, school and/or other communities; several sent in their […]
Committed to his flock, dedicated to mission
Bishop Larry Silva prepares to celebrate 50 years of priestly ordination By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald One of Bishop Larry Silva’s greatest joys over his 50 years of priesthood has been tending to and being among his flock — the countless parishioners and communities he has led in California and Hawaii. One of […]
Young saints-to-be inspire joy, gratitude across U.S.
By Gina Christian OSV News PHILADELPHIA — News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens and young adults, is being met with joy and gratitude by a number of Catholics in the U.S. Pope Francis announced Nov. 20 that he will elevate […]
Sherry Hayes-Peirce: Jubilee year will be celebration of hope
Catholic Social Tips As we celebrate the first Sunday of Advent and of the liturgical year, the church prepares to commemorate the 2025th anniversary of the incarnation of our Lord. Pope Francis calls us to be “pilgrims of hope.” Our Holy Father says, “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us […]
Our Lady of Good Counsel School celebrates 6 decades of learning
Hawaii Catholic Herald Our Lady of Good Counsel School first opened its doors on Sept. 2, 1964, and for the past 60 years has provided quality Catholic education to students from across Oahu. The Pearl City campus celebrated this milestone on Sept. 4 with a jubilee Mass, attended by the entire school as well as […]