All the earth sings God’s praise, but human activity is silencing it, pope...
Pope Francis is shown praying at an Austro-Hungarian cemetery for fallen soldiers of World War I in Fogliano di Redipuglia, northern Italy, Sept. 13, 2014. (CNS photo) VATICAN CITY — The earth, which...
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Pope Francis’ Year of Consecrated Life is reaching every parish, mission and...
Miriam Ocampo, top, checks out the Year of Consecrated Life traveling exhibit after the 7 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Ewa, June 21. Miram’s husband Jonathan is presently a candidate in...
View ArticleStatement by Bishop Larry Silva on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on...
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2) The...
View ArticleSupreme Court rules same-sex marriage is legal nationwide
Supporters of traditional marriage between a man and a woman rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington June 26, shortly before the justices handed down a 5-4 ruling that states must...
View ArticleMary Adamski: When a loss for words is preferable
Being at a loss for words is not a trait prevalent in my family. We are storytellers and we love to give advice. People in power positions don’t know how lucky — or is it unfortunate? — they are that...
View ArticlePope’s itinerary imperatives: the poor, the prisoner, the sick, the excluded
Pope Francis arrives to meet people at a house in Banado Norte, a poor neighborhood in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) ASUNCION, Paraguay — With almost every step Pope Francis...
View ArticlePope urges international activists to stand up to an ‘idolatrous’ financial...
Pope Francis greets a young girl at the second World Meeting of Popular Movements in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 9. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia — Meeting with an international gathering...
View ArticleBy the numbers: statistics from Bishop Silva’s 10 years
Ordination of Father Anthony Rapozo 10: Priests ordained Father Johnathan Hurrell, SSCC Father Paul Li Father Peter Miti Father Cletus Mooya Father Marvin Bearis Father Jon Cabico Father Anthony Rapozo...
View Article‘I love being able to be with the people’: Bishop Larry Silva reflects on 10...
Bishop Larry Silva in his office June 23 in front of prints of St. Damien and St. Marianne. He said the canonizations of these two saints were high points in his episcopacy. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela...
View Article10 years: A chronology of Bishop Larry Silva’s first decade as Bishop of...
Remains of St. Marianne return to Hawaii from Syracuse and is permanently enshrined at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace 2005 Archbishop Gabriel Montalvo, apostolic nuncio to the United...
View ArticleAll are invited to celebrate with Bishop Silva
All are invited to the Mass and reception Tuesday evening, July 21, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa celebrating Bishop Larry Silva’s 10th anniversary as Bishop of Honolulu. The Mass starts at 6 p.m....
View ArticleBishop Larry Silva: Homily on his 10th anniversary as Bishop of Honolulu
A great multitude gathers Bishop Silva delivered this homily at the Mass, July 21 in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Honolulu, celebrating the 10th anniversary of his episcopal ordination and...
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How to greet and understand Pope Francis (Hint: don’t rush him)
Pope Francis walks with children of prisoners in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 10. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — People make special preparations for welcoming a special guest, and watching what...
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Vatican Secret Archives teaches scholars to decipher ancient manuscripts
The signature of astronomer Galileo Galilei from the records of his trial is seen on a document in the Vatican Secret Archives. Pope Leo XIII founded the Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and...
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Bishop Larry Silva celebrates his 10th anniversary: ‘It’s been fun’
Bishop Larry Silva celebrates the Eucharist July 21 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa on the 10th anniversary of his installation as Bishop of Honolulu. (HCH photos by Darlene Dela Cruz) Hawaii’s...
View ArticleLost soldier, redeemed
Cheryl J. Wilkinson, vice president of the Joseph Dutton Guild, shared with the Hawaii Catholic Herald a testimonial about her personal devotion to Dutton. Here is an excerpt. I became involved when I...
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Layman. Soldier. Saint? Diocese takes step toward canonization of Joseph Dutton
The Diocese of Honolulu has taken the first official step on the long and complex road to the possible canonization of an American layman and Civil War veteran who spent half of his life serving...
View ArticleSister Janet Rose, Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity: Walking humbly...
You have been told, O mortal, what is good, and what the LORD requires of you: Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8) The Lord is the grounding point of...
View ArticlePope Francis delivers his own advice for families based on love,...
Pope Francis blesses the rings of a couple as he arrives to lead a meeting with young people in Asuncion, Paraguay, July 12. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis knows the family is...
View ArticleSister Cheryl Wint makes final profession as a Sister of St. Francis
Sister Roberta Smith, general minister of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, congratulates Sister Cheryl Wint at her profession of final vows Aug. 2 in St. Augustine Church,...
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