Bishop Larry Silva: Love for Jesus adds meaning to all we do
Witness to Jesus | Third Sunday of Easter Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on May 4 at St. John Vianney Church, Kailua, with the rite of institution of lector for seminarian Deepak...
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A joyous jubilee celebration
Bishop Larry Silva gave a moving homily at his jubilee Mass. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) Hawaii Catholic Herald A seam-bursting crowd of family, friends, clergy, religious and faithful...
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Reflection: A son of Hawaii, a priest for the church
Deacon Christopher Derige Malano with his parents, Danny and Erlinda, at his ordination last September at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los Angeles. (Courtesy Deacon Christopher Derige...
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Deacons are excited and ready for priesthood
By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald For Deacon Preston Castro and Deacon Lawrence “Larry” Denis III, the last few weeks before their priestly ordinations have been filled with prayer,...
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‘All of this is a joy,’ says soon-to-be deacon
Taylor K. Mitchell gives a talk on Servant of God Joseph Dutton at Our Lady of Peace Shrine in Santa Clara, California, in 2023. He and now-Father Kurt Meyer had brought the relics of St. Damien and...
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U.S.-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is elected pope; takes name Pope...
Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waved to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican May 8 after his election as pope. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Vatican...
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The busy life of a new pontiff
Click here to read about some of the activities that filled Pope Leo XIV’s first days of his pontificate. The post The busy life of a new pontiff appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘a united church’ at inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV raised the chalice May 18 as he celebrated his inauguration Mass at the Vatican. (Remo Casilli / Reuters / OSV News) Pope Leo XIV greeted people at the conclusion of his inauguration Mass...
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Isle Catholics surprised, heartened by Pope Leo XIV
A photo of Pope Leo stands next to the Jubilee cross. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald) By Celia K. Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald It was still early in the morning for Hawaii’s faithful when...
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Official portrait of Pope Leo XIV
This image is available free of charge and may only be reproduced for institutional purposes. No commercial use allowed. (Vatican Media / CNS) The post Official portrait of Pope Leo XIV appeared first...
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‘You have heard the call of Jesus’
Newly ordained Father Preston Castro, left, and Father Lawrence “Larry” Denis III, second from right, were all smiles at their ordination Mass May 16 as they were congratulated by their brother...
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New deacon urged to remain close to God’s love
Newly ordained Deacon Taylor K. Mitchell helped Bishop Larry Silva prepare for the Eucharistic prayer during his ordination Mass May 17 at St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church in Mililani, his home...
View ArticleOfficial notices: June 6, 2025
Bishop’s schedule June 6, 6:30 p.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, Christ the King Church, Kahului. June 7, 9 a.m., Mass with confirmation and first holy Communion, St. Theresa...
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The Parish News: June 6, 2025
Click here to read the latest edition of The Parish News. The post The Parish News: June 6, 2025 appeared first on Hawaii Catholic Herald.
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Hawaii Catholic Schools honors top educators
Hawaii Catholic Herald Faculty, staff and administrators from campuses across the state gathered May 15 for the annual Hawaii Catholic Schools Recognition Luncheon, at which departing school leaders...
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Safe, secure, spacious: Sacred Hearts School’s temporary campus in Kaanapali...
Missionary Sisters of Faith Sister Mary Trang, a teacher in Sacred Hearts School’s early learning center, walks with some of the school’s youngest learners along with other students and teachers...
View ArticleUpcoming Day of Study to feature Bishop Silva as keynote speaker
Hawaii Catholic Herald The Diocese of Honolulu has filled out the schedule for its Jubilee Year Days of Study through the fall, with the next one featuring Bishop Larry Silva as its keynote speaker....
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Congratulations, class of 2025!
Click here to see the top seniors who graduated this year from Hawaii’s Catholic high schools and each school’s graduating class of 2025. Congratulations, seniors! The post Congratulations, class of...
View ArticleBishop Larry Silva: Spreading God’s love is still our mission
Witness to Jesus | Pentecost Here is the prepared text of the homily delivered on June 7 at St. Joseph Church, Makawao, and on June 8 at Maria Lanakila Church, Lahaina, and St. Anthony Church, Wailuku,...
View ArticleOfficial notices: June 20, 2025
Bishop’s schedule June 16-20, spring special assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, San Diego, California. June 24, 9:30 a.m., Bishop’s Administrative Advisory Council (virtual). June 26,...
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