Tuesday within the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time (V26)
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Bishop Larry Silva delivered the homily July 9 during a special Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa kicking off the diocese’s march toward the bicentennial of Catholicism in Hawaii. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)

By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald

It has never been difficult to spot Bishop Clarence “Larry” Silva across the Diocese of Honolulu — he is always on the move, whether he is celebrating Mass, attending a parish event, visiting with schoolchildren or simply meeting parishioners where they are.

The Hawaii-born bishop’s tireless efforts to shepherd the diocese and evangelize fit his episcopal motto, “Witness to Jesus,” which centers on recognizing that Jesus Christ is alive and active now and encourages all to experience this witness and share it with others.

When he was installed as the fifth bishop of Honolulu 21 years ago, Bishop Silva’s first action was to listen not from afar, but through personal encounters. Read more...

Please pray for the happy repose of the soul of Father Joseph Hennen, who died on July 17, 2026. He was a retired priest of the Diocese of Honolulu who was living in Minnesota. His last assignment in our diocese was as Pastor of Malia Puka O Kalani Church in Keaukaha (Hilo), Hawaii Island. May he rest in peace.

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From the Office for Social Ministry

“God always loves us first. The beauty of the sea, this island and your faces is a reflection of his gratuitous initiative: love precedes us, surrounds us and brings us together. The Gospel resounds where peoples meet, people welcome one another, their lives intertwine and different cultures engage in dialogue.” - Pope Leo XIV, Homily at Lampedusa July 4, 2026

Sharing a meal with others is deeply rooted in the Gospel. Jesus gathered people around meals. There Christ welcomed the stranger, restored relationships, forgave sins, and reminded everyone that all are invited to the table of the Lord. Throughout the Gospels, meals became moments of encounter, healing, reconciliation, and hope.

In this Gospel spirit, on July 11 one week after celebrating Eucharist with migrants and refugees on the island of Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV welcomed 200 poor and vulnerable guests to a special summer celebration in the Borgo Laudato Si papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo. Pope Leo’s pastoral ministry is continually encountering and celebrating with persons suffering on the margins, reminding the world that the Gospel comes alive when we are compassionately accompanying one another with dignity, gratitude, and love. Read more...

For two hundred years, the Catholic faith has taken root and flourished across these islands. Your gift to the Bicentennial sustains the celebrations by defraying the costs of speakers, venues, and events, so that we can better carry this mission into its third century.

Every contribution – of any size – will help us all to be better motivated and equipped to help write the next chapter of the Catholic faith in Hawai’i.

Give today at https://catholichawaii200.org/donate

Flyer available HERE.

From the Hawaii Catholic Schools

KA HO‘OULU INNOVATION AWARDS
OFFERED BY THE HAWAI‘I CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE AND CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY

Overview: The National Catholic Education Association has an Innovation in Catholic Education annual awards program to foster creativity and growth in Catholic schools nationwide. In 2020 Hawaii Catholic Schools and Chaminade University initiated a new award to recognize innovation by our grades preK-12 educators.

The Ka Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i Catholic Education Innovation Award focuses on ‘Innovation for Mission’. There are several themes that will define this program:

1. Innovation as a call to remain relevant and attractive to our stakeholders, to continue to thrive in a competitive landscape, to best serve our students and to glorify God through our work.
2. An emphasis on capturing and celebrating the current creativity of our educators, as well as fostering new directions and initiatives.

Read more...

Nominate an individual or team by July 31st HERE.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Catholic Charities Hawaii, Honolulu

All are invited to the 46th HCCRS Catholic Charismatic Regional Conference "God is a Consuming Fire" with Fr. Alfred Guerrero, Dcn. Ken Bissen Jr., Dcn. Raffy Mendoza, and the HCCRS worship team.

Admission is free, love offereing appreciated. Lunch is available for purchase onsite while supplies last.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu

From the Office for Social Ministry

At Mary, Star of the Sea Church on Oahu, parishioners established their Ministry for Persons with Disabilities by welcoming persons with varying gifts and abilities to celebrate the “’Ohana Mass.” Ushers who are members of the Knights of Columbus offer a warm welcome and escort them to the designated pews where they were able to better participate in the Eucharist. After Mass, the community continues fellowship together through a potluck supper where all joyfully serve each other with nourishing food and aloha. These “‘Ohana Masses” and potluck fellowship normally take place on the fourth Saturday each month, 5:30 p.m. at Mary, Star of the Sea where all are welcomed to celebrate and share their gifts as one ‘Ohana.

Live stream available at Mary, Star of the Sea's YouTube Channel.

For more information, please call the parish office at (808) 734-0396 or email rafmendoza@rcchawaii.org.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Cathedral Kamiano Center, downtown Honolulu

Join the Cathedral Basilica Parish as we Bid Aloha to Fr. Jerry Overbeck, S.J.

The Cathedral Basilica parish community invites the faithful of the Diocese of Honolulu to join us in thanking Fr. Jerry Overbeck, S.J., as he concludes his current visit to Hawaiʻi, which may be his final visit to the Islands.

Fr. Jerry will greet parishioners before and after all Masses during the weekend of July 25–26 and will celebrate the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, July 26, at the Cathedral Basilica’s Kamiano Center, 1159 Fort Street Mall in downtown Honolulu. Validated parking will be available at the Century Square Garage, 1188 Bishop Street. All are warmly invited to join the Cathedral Basilica parish community in thanking Fr. Jerry for his many years of faithful priestly ministry and wishing him aloha and God’s continued blessings in the years ahead.

Flyer available HERE.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. Stephen Diocesan Center, Kaneohe

Workshops for Evangelization: Practical Training for Parish Mission is a free day of formation featuring workshops on Alpha, family-centered faith formation, and small group host training to help strengthen parish evangelization efforts.

Flyer available HERE.

The journey of a lifetime awaits. Save the Date!

In 2027, retrace the sacred roots of 200 years of Catholic faith in Hawaiʻi — from the cobblestone streets of Paris to the birthplace of St. Damien in Belgium. Join Bishop Emeritus Larry Silva, Bishop-Elect Fr. Michael T. T. Castori, SJ, and Fr. Lane Akiona, SS.CC., Provincial Superior, on a once-in-a-generation Heritage Pilgrimage to France & Belgium — a living celebration of Two Hundred Years of Faith. One Family. One Hawaiʻi. Contact Deacon Mike Browning to reserve your place on the interest list: mbrowning@rcchawaii.org. Pricing and registration available after January 1, 2027.

Learn more at https://catholichawaii200.org/#pilgrimage

Flyer available HERE.

World Youth Day 2027 Pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea
July 31 – August 10, 2027

Registration is open for our diocesan pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea. This once-in-a-lifetime experience invites young adults to encounter Christ, celebrate the universality of the Church, and be inspired alongside millions of young Catholics from around the world.

Flyer available HERE.

Word of Life is a monthly resource from the USCCB's Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities. Each month includes resources for print and are adaptable for digital efforts including Feature of the Month, Intercessions for Life, Bulletin Quotes, and Bulletin Art. Learn more at www.respectlife.org.

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Saint Lawrence of Brindisi
1559–1619
Memorial - July 21

Julius Caesar Russo was born in Brindisi, in the Kingdom of Naples, modern-day Italy, to a family of merchants. As a child, he studied under the Conventual Franciscans and impressed the friars with his oratory skills. He later moved to Venice to continue his education under the Capuchin Franciscans. Read more...

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On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!

NEWS

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Every Person Has a Place at the Table

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Diocesan Guidelines for Speaker Approval

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