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Deacons now ‘priests forever’ as diocese celebrates ordination

06/03/2026 by Hawaii Catholic Herald

By Lisa Dahm Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva ordained Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell and Deacon John Jacob Akau to the priesthood May 22 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu before family, friends and parishioners. In the overflowing church, some 68 priests — including Honolulu’s bishop-elect, Jesuit Father Michael Castori — and more […]

Filed Under: Local News, Ordination Tagged With: Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, John Jacob Akau, ordination, presbyteral ordination, Taylor K. Mitchell

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