Bishop Larry Silva ordains Preston Castro and Lawrence ‘Larry’ Denis III to the priesthood Hawaii Catholic Herald As a full congregation at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa looked on, the Diocese of Honolulu gained two new priests May 16 as Bishop Larry Silva ordained Deacon Preston Castro and Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III to the […]
‘Pure joy enveloped me’
The diocese gains three new priests in Kurt Meyer, Francis Hai Pham and Anthony Tran By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Perhaps fittingly, the Diocese of Honolulu’s latest priestly ordination occurred on the eve of the weekend marking the feast of the Holy Trinity. Fitting because Bishop Larry Silva ordained three deacons who have spent […]
Flock of shepherds
At top, Bishop Larry Silva, center left, and Deacon Anthony Tran, center right, stood with priests from across the diocese May 23 during the annual priests retreat at St. Stephen Diocesan Center in Kaneohe. Above, Deacon Tran attended to bless his chalice, seen during the Eucharistic prayer as Bishop Silva celebrated Mass, ahead of his […]
Taking the next step
Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham and Anthony Tran prepare for their priestly ordination By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Years of hard work, discernment and lots of prayers have led three men to the priesthood in the Diocese of Honolulu. On May 24, Bishop Larry Silva will ordain Deacons Kurt Meyer, Hai “Francis” Pham […]