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A great blessing, a great joy
Msgr. Gary Secor in Feb. 2021. (HCH Photo: Anna Weaver) Msgr. Gary Secor celebrates 10 years as vicar general and more than 40 years in service as a priest of the Diocese of Honolulu By Anna Weaver...
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Milestone of faith: ‘Gifted to Give’ By Father Edmundo N. Barut Jr. Special to the Herald As we gather for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines — Hawaii Celebration, it is with joy that we...
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Faith amid the ruins: the Pope visits Iraq
Pope Francis participates in a memorial prayer for the victims of the war at Hosh al-Bieaa (church square) in Mosul, Iraq, March 7. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) In his historic ‘pilgrimage of penitence’ to...
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Photo: Shot in the arm
Shot in the arm Bishop Larry Silva receives his first of two Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations March 6 at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa’s hall. His second dose is scheduled for April 3. The bishop...
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Hawaii sees a 60% drop in Mass attendance due to pandemic
Social distancing in the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa May 31, the weekend last year worshipers returned to church. (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Mass attendance...
View ArticleBishop’s memo: Resumption of Sunday Mass Obligation
MEMORANDUM To: All Pastors and Parishioners From: Bishop Larry Silva Date: March 5, 2021 Subject: Resumption of Sunday Mass Obligation Peace be with you! As we continue on our Lenten journey, we look...
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Bishop Silva is reinstating the obligation for island Catholics to attend...
End of dispensation Bishop Larry Silva (Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina) By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva on Easter will end the dispensation from the obligation to attend...
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Hidden loss: The Diocese of Honolulu is working on outreach to those who have...
Two angel figurines remind Lesley and Bob Noguchi of their babies lost to miscarriage. They named their unborn children Francis and Lucia Joy. (HCH Photo | Anna Weaver) By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic...
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Diocese hopes for repeat of last year’s successful retired priests collection
The diocese is hoping for a hana hou with this year’s collection for retired priests, April 24-25. Last year’s appeal, delayed until November because of COVID-19, brought in $165,627, the most for a...
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Pope praises Filipino Catholics’ joyful witness of the Gospel
People participate in a procession as Pope Francis celebrates a Mass marking the 500th anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, March 14, 2021. (CNS...
View ArticleOfficial Notices: April 2, 2021
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] April 2, 8:00 am, Good Friday Morning Prayer, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu; 3:00 pm, Good...
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A story of pure grace
Father Pascual Abaya IV, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, gives the homily for the Hawaii celebration of the 500th anniversary of the coming of Christianity to the Philippines. In...
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Easter conversion story: ‘Lord, I am not worthy’
‘Wonderful’ school community helped lead art teacher through her final steps to the Catholic faith Mary, Star of the Sea art teacher Stacey Taylor stands in front of an art project the kindergarten...
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2021 Easter Message of the Most Rev. Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu
Water hyacinths at Kawainui Marsh in Kailua (Photo: Dann Ebina) He is risen! Alleluia! What difference does it make that Jesus rose from the dead? In our more cynical moments we might very easily...
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Ultimate survivor
Lucia DeClerck, 105, smiles at Mystic Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J., March 15, 2021, after surviving COVID-19. (CNS photo/Handout via Trenton Monitor) At 105,...
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Bishop Larry Silva: A jaw-dropping, eye-bulging moment
Detail from an altarpiece in the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels (CC via Flickr) WITNESS TO JESUS | SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) Here is the prepared text of the...
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Photos from the holiest of weeks
Chrism MassBishop Silva mixes the Holy Chrism oil at the Chrism Mass for Oahu Vicariates at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa in Kalihi on March 30. (Photo: Dann Ebina) Holy Thursday Bishop Larry Silva...
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Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all
Christ’s victory over death proclaims a second chance for all POPE FRANCIS EASTER MESSAGE By Junno Arocho Esteves and Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Easter liturgies — with the...
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A plea for peace in Myanmar
Sister Ann Nu Thawng, a member of the Sisters of St. Francis Xavier, kneels in front of police and soldiers during an anti-coup protest in Myitkyina, Myanmar, Feb. 28, 2021. Pope Francis on March 17...
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Newman Center pastor to replace outgoing Office of Worship director
Then-Deacon Alfred Omar Guerrero assisted the bishop at the altar during his 2016 diaconate ordination. (HCH file photo) Father Alfred Omar Guerrero has been named the director of the Office of Worship...
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