End of dispensation By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva on Easter will end the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass that he issued more than a year ago in the Diocese of Honolulu because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a two-page March 5 memo to pastors and parishioners (see text […]
Bishop’s memo: Resumption of Sunday Mass Obligation
MEMORANDUM To: All Pastors and Parishioners From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: March 5, 2021 Subject: Resumption of Sunday Mass Obligation Peace be with you! As we continue on our Lenten journey, we look forward to the joyful celebration of the Paschal Mystery, the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, the greatest event in […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Alternative spiritual exercises
LETTER | ALTERNATIVE SPIRITUAL EXERCISES February 1, 2021 Dear People of God of the Diocese of Honolulu, Peace be with you! As we go through the pandemic, we are enjoying the lifting of some restrictions, even as we still need to observe others for the safety and health of our community. I had extended the […]
Bishop extends Mass dispensation while urging Catholics to go to Mass
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva is strongly urging Catholics to return to Sunday Mass — if it is safe to do so. That said, “in light of the ongoing pandemic,” he has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for the fifth time. This latest extension is from Jan. […]
