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Bishop Larry Silva: A love that has conquered death
Bishop Larry Silva preaches at the Easter Vigil Mass March 31 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa. Seated next to him is Deacon Rafael Mendoza. (HCH photo) EASTER VIGIL/EASTER SUNDAY Here is the...
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OFFICE FOR SOCIAL MINISTRY “Our parish is a beacon of light where ALL ARE WELCOME … We are a diverse people of God whose faith inspires hope that shows itself in love.” (From the parish bulletin of...
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Commentary: On cutting short the end-of-life journey
Eva Andrade, hands extended, leads the group presenting Gov. David Ige with a 18,036-signature petition of people opposed to physician-assisted suicide April 4 in the governor’s office at the Hawaii...
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Shepherd’s pay: How Hawaii priests are compensated for their work
On the payroll: Bishop Larry Silva ordains EJ Resinto on July 9, 2016, in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. In Hawaii, the newly ordained make the same base wages as senior priests. (HCH...
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HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS
HAWAII’S 2018 JUBILARIANS “God, our Father, guide of humanity and ruler of creation, look upon these your servants, who wish to confirm their offering of themselves to you. As the years pass by, help...
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Quotes from ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’
Archbishop Angelo De Donatis, papal vicar for the Diocese of Rome, holds a copy of Pope Francis’ exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate” (“Rejoice and Be Glad”), during a news conference on the exhortation...
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Pope Francis’ exhortation: Holiness is being loving, not boring
Pope Francis gestures during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 4. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) Holiness Is being loving, not boring Pope Francis’ new exhortation on sanctity:...
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Flooded Hanalei mission now a temporary relief center
Above, the sanctuary floor of St. William Mission, Hanalei, Kauai is covered with a thin layer of mud April 17 a couple of days after torrential rains send flood waters through the church. (Photo...
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Bishop Larry Silva: The wolf, prowling for human souls
WITNESS TO JESUS | FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Here is the text of Bishop Silva’s homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, April 21/22, delivered at Holy Rosary Church, Paia, Maui, where he also...
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Holy Spirit steered former tour bus driver to priesthood
William M. “Pila” Tulua at his diaconate ordination last August. (HCH file photo) Bishop Silva to ordain William M. ‘Pila’ Tulua a priest on May 18 at the co-cathedral By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic...
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Want to help the Big Pentecost celebration? Pray
A scene from Pentecost is depicted in a stained-glass window in Queen of Apostles Chapel at the Maryknoll Society Center in Maryknoll, N.Y. The feast of Pentecost, celebrated May 20 this year,...
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Cathedral has been confirming 2nd graders for 26 years
Bishop Larry Silva confirms a young parishioner at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on April 8. (HCH photo by Miguel Heraclio) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald While 32 Hawaii...
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3,768 to be confirmed statewide on Pentecost
Sacramental preparation Candidates for confirmation at Annunciation Parish in Kamuela on the Big Island, at a retreat April 14 to prepare for the sacrament, engage in an icebreaker activity. After a...
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Bishop Larry Silva: Fire and knives
WITNESS TO JESUS | Sixth Sunday of Easter This is the text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily for the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, given May 12 and 13 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, and St. Philomena...
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Here are questions and answers regarding the return in the Diocese of Honolulu to giving the sacraments of initiation in their original order: 1. baptism as a newborn, 2. confirmation in the second...
View ArticleWhy do you want to be confirmed? What does it mean to you?
“Why do you want to be confirmed? What does it mean to you?” These questions were asked of young parishioners preparing to be confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, May 20, and its vigil, May 19. The responses...
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Big Pentecost is here: after three years preparing, the diocese will begin to...
Bishop Larry Silva anoints the foreheads of children with chrism during the confirmation rite April 8 at the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace. (Photos courtesy of Miguel Heraclio) By Patrick...
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‘Pray for Puna’: Church responds to the needs of those displaced by the...
Lava erupts near Pahoa, Hawaii, May 6. (CNS photo/Bruce Omori, Paradise Helicopters via EPA) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald “Pray for Puna.” That’s the message coming from the Big Island of...
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After 90 years, St. Anthony School in Kalihi is closing
The students, faculty and staff of St. Anthony School in Kalihi pose on campus for a group photo. After educating children in the heart of Kalihi for 90 years, the school is closing on June 1. (HCH...
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Scott Bush, diocesan priest: Father, my life is in your hands
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald I am a second career vocation. The phrase in the Gospel says it all. When Jesus tells Peter, “When you...
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