By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Bishop Larry Silva is strongly urging Catholics to return to Sunday Mass — if it is safe to do so. That said, “in light of the ongoing pandemic,” he has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for the fifth time. This latest extension is from Jan. […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Leave the heavy lifting to Jesus
WITNESS TO JESUS | FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT This is the prepared text of the homily by Bishop Larry Silva for the First Sunday of Advent, delivered Nov. 28 and 29 at St. Joseph Church, Waipahu. Relax. Chill. Do nothing. Wait. How difficult it is for most of us to do so many of these […]
Official notices: Dec. 11, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] December 11, 9:00 am, St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii Board of Directors (video conference): 11:30 am, Mass at retreat for diaconate ordinandi, St. Anthony Retreat Center, Kalihi; 2:00 pm, Annual Members Meeting of HOPE Services Hawaii (video conference). December 12, 5:00 am, Mañanitas and […]
In year of racial strife, bishops share experiences in dioceses
Bishop Larry Silva discusses the plight of Micronesian migrants in Hawaii escaping notice By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the U.S. bishops decided to continue with their annual fall meeting despite a pandemic, they took it online, shortened its length but also its scope, leaving only the most essential matters on the […]
Official notices: Nov. 27, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 28-29, Episcopal Visitation, St. Joseph Parish, Waipahu. December 1, 7:00 pm, Father Damien/Mother Marianne Commission, Damien & Marianne Education Center, Waikiki. December 2, 7:00 pm, Talk and Dialogue with Young Adults (virtual event). December 3, 10:00 am, Presbyteral Council (video conference); 1:00 pm, Clergy […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Letter on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers you did for me.” (Matthew 25:31 — Passage from Gospel Reading for the Feast of Christ the King) On November 22, the Solemnity of Christ the King, our […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Did you bring extra oil?
WITNESS TO JESUS | 32ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME This is the prepared text of Bishop Larry Silva’s homily of the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, delivered Nov. 8 at the Benedictine Monastery of Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, Waialua. In college, I remember one classmate who stayed up all night to study for […]
Official notices: Nov. 13, 2020
Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate.] November 16-17, Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (video conference). November 22, 5:00 pm, Mass for the Feast Day of Christ the King with Benediction, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Pearl City. November 24, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative Advisory […]
Bishop Larry Silva: Reflections regarding the statement of Pope Francis endorsing civil unions for persons with same-sex attractions
October 21, 2020 WITNESS TO JESUS Many people were quite surprised today to hear that Pope Francis, in an interview, said the following regarding people with a homosexual inclination: “They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it.” “What we have […]
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