With the wrapping-up of the “Diocesan Road Map of Pastoral, Program and Facility Needs 2008-2013,” the planning document that steered Bishop Larry Silva’s opening years as Bishop of Honolulu, the diocese is looking for a new set of priorities to carry it into the future. The Office for Pastoral Planning, headed by director James Walsh, […]
Grateful Hearts Campaign: Youth included on Kauai confirmation retreat team
The Kauai vicariate confirmation retreat in November for 100 students at Holy Cross Parish in Kalaheo wasn’t your typical, adult-led experience. Facilitated by the Basic Christian Community of Hawaii, the leadership team included an important group — high school seniors fresh from their own confirmation. According to Lisa Gomes, director of the Office of Youth […]
Bishop’s council of advisers seeks five new members
“How should the diocese follow up on its ‘Road Map’ strategic plan?” “What can the church do to strengthen marriage and family life?” “How can we encourage more young people to get involved in church leadership?” “What is happening in your vicariate?” These are some of the questions Bishop Larry Silva has asked his Diocesan […]