Bishop Silva ordains Sacred Hearts priest, instructing him ‘to bring healing, peace and love in the name of Jesus’ By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “What a wonderful gathering this is!” Bishop Larry Silva said, beginning his homily at the Mass for the ordination to priesthood of Deacon Esitio Niuliki of the Congregation of the […]
There will be dancing: Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki prepares for ordination
As Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki approaches ordination, he is ready to celebrate the fulfillment of a dream By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald On a bright All Saints Day, Sacred Hearts Brother Esitio Niuliki was busy going between yardwork at his religious orders’ Bethany Center in Kaneohe and leading adoration at nearby St. Ann […]
Dario Rinaldi of Maui ordained a deacon, final step to priesthood
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva ordained Maui resident Dario Rinaldi a deacon during an evening Mass July 5 at St. Joseph Church in Makawao, Maui. A year away from priesthood, Deacon Rinaldi is a “transitional” deacon as opposed to a “permanent” deacon. On the phone with the Hawaii Catholic Herald from […]
Damien Memorial graduate, future Air Force chaplain, ordained
By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald A Damien Memorial School graduate with plans to become a U.S. Air Force chaplain was ordained to the priesthood last month in Ohio. The Diocese of Columbus’ Bishop Robert J. Brennan ordained Father Chris Yakkel as a diocesan priest at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus on May 25. Archbishop […]
Photos: Their first Mass
Their first Mass Newly ordained priests Father Romple Emwalu, left, and Father Vincent Anh Vu, celebrate Masses of Thanksgiving, sometimes called their “First Mass.” Father Emwalu’s Mass was May 18 at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani. Father Vu’s Mass was at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on May 19. Bishop Larry Silva […]
‘Day of great joy’
Bishop Silva ordains two island priests in a big, joyful, colorful family liturgy By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald The twin ordinations of Romple Emwalu and Vincent Ahn Vu to priesthood by Bishop Larry Silva was a big, joyful, family event that packed the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa Friday evening May 17 with color, song, […]
‘I feel ready’: Another look at Deacons Vincent Ahn Vu and Romple Emwalu two weeks before their ordinations to the priesthood
Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Vincent Ahn Vu and Romple Emwalu priests of the Diocese of Honolulu, together at 6 p.m., May 17, in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu. By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Deacon Vincent Ahn Vu When Vincent Ahn Vu is “vested” or has his new priestly garments put on […]
Vietnamese community gives Hawaii a deacon
Bishop Larry Silva ordains Vincent Anh Vu in a joyful bilingual liturgy By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald On the fourth day of Christmas, Hawaii’s Vietnamese Catholic Community gave the diocese one new deacon. Bishop Larry Silva ordained Vincent Anh Xuan Vu to the transitional diaconate Dec. 28 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa […]
Diaconate ordination one step closer to fulfilling a childhood dream
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Vincent Anh Xuan Vu was child growing up in Vietnam when he first felt the tug of God’s call. He said the “spark” of his priestly vocation was lit at age 7 when he kissed the ring of a visiting bishop at Christmas Eve Mass. “I was inspired from […]
Hawaii gains a new priest
Bishop Silva ordains William ‘Pila’ Tulua May 18 in a joyous two-hour liturgy at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald By the grace of God, the power of the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands, Hawaii gained a new priest May 18. Bishop Larry Silva ordained William “Pila” […]