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June 3, 2025 - Seventh Week of Easter
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Tuesday within the Seventh Week of Easter (V22)
Click on Web Version above for best viewing of this eNewsLetter.
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Bishop's Homily for the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
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(Doidam 10 / Shutterstock.com)
[St. Catherine Church, Kapaa (Confirmation & First Communion); St. Theresa Church, Kekaha (Confirmation & First Communion); Immaculate Conception Church, Lihue (Confirmation & First Communion)]
I suppose you are expecting me to preach today. But if I took one of our Confirmation candidates and said, “You are going to be preaching today,” you would probably be much more nervous than you are! You might panic and think, “What am I going to say? I’m just a student? I am going to preach to all these people?” (Although one or two of you might secretly love the opportunity!)
While it is true that I am going to preach at this particular Mass, it is also true that you are now going to be commissioned to preach the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ! Today you are given the same commission that was given to the original disciples of Jesus. You will preach the Gospel, maybe with words, but for sure by your living witness to Jesus and his love. Read more...
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New Deacon Urged to Remain Close to God’s Love
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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 parish. (Celia K. Downes / Hawaii Catholic Herald)
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Enthusiasm and joy radiated through St. John Apostle and Evangelist Church on May 17 as the Mililani parish’s native son, Taylor K. Mitchell, entered the final leg of his path toward priesthood.
Bishop Larry Silva ordained Mitchell to the transitional diaconate in the mid-morning Mass with nearly three dozen priests and deacons in attendance, as well as family, friends and other faithful.
In his homily, Bishop Silva recounted a conversation he had in 1991 with a seminarian at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. When then-Father Silva asked what attracted the seminarian to the priesthood, the young man’s response took him aback — “I’m in love with Jesus.” Read more...
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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Compassionate Unity and Justice
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(beeboys / Shutterstock.com)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“In this our time, we still see too much discord, too many wounds caused by hatred, violence, prejudice, the fear of difference, and an economic paradigm that exploits the Earth’s resources and marginalizes the poorest. For our part, we want to be a small leaven of unity, communion and fraternity within the world.” - Pope Leo XIV, homily, May 18, 2025
In his first homily as Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV offered a heartfelt message about being a loving Church in missionary service and inclusive unity. Addressing more than 200,000 Jubilee year pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square, he reminded all that the Church should not be about power, but about walking in fraternal compassion with others, especially those who are suffering and vulnerable. In a recent letter to Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) echoed Pope Leo XIV’s message by urging passage of a budget "that truly supports the flourishing of families, without harming the poorest and most vulnerable… including our immigrant brothers and sisters, and our environment.” The letter was signed by bishops elected to chair six of the most important committees in the USCCB. Read more...
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Talks for Youth and Adults, May and June
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Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays during June
at 6:00 p.m.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, Kailua-Kona
All are welcome to join these talks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-7pm at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Kailua-Kona. These talks will be given by the missionary team of the Neocatechumenal Way in Hawai’i: Jonathan & Nazarena Stenger with their seven children, Fr. John Wadeson, Benjamin Paz a seminarian for the Diocese of Philadelphia, and Paulo Da Mata a seminarian for the Diocese of Brooklyn.
These talks are an announcement of the Good News where Christ has an answer to the difficult situations we experience and gives us the possibility of love and forgiveness. This itinerary of Catholic formation lived in small communities within the parish will help us to discover the richness of our baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church 1231 states that by its very nature infant baptism requires a post baptismal catechumenate. Not only is there a need for instruction after baptism but also for the necessary flowering of baptismal grace in personal growth.
For more information, please contact Jonathan and Nazarena Stenger at (808) 268-3993.
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Pentecost Vigil Mass, Jun 7
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Saturday, June 7, 20205 at 5:00 p.m.
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
Join the Hawaii Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services' Pentecost Vigil Mass with Fr. Greg Honorio and the HCCRS Worship Team.
Flyer available HERE.
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Jubilee Year Study Day - O’ahu, Jun 14
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Church, Aiea
During this Jubilee Year, all are invited to deepen their faith by exploring the Catechism, Vatican II, and more. Join us for a day of learning featuring Keynote Speaker, Bishop Larry Silva, and a variety of breakout sessions. Let us come together to embrace the spirit of hope and renewal as we journey together in faith.
Register HERE. Flyer available HERE.
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"Preparing Your Hands for Battle" with Jees Romero, Jul 13-15
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Sunday, July 13 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church, Honolulu
Jesse Romero, dynamic Catholic author, speaker, and radio host will present Preparing Your Hands for Battle for three consecutive evenings. This event is sponsored by the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. For more information, please contact Ron Gochenouer at (808) 306-7502.
Flyer available HERE.
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"Sip and Savor" Fundraiser, Jul 18
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Friday, July 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Japanese Cultural Center, Honolulu
Join the 2nd Annual "Sip & Savor" Wine Tasting and Dinner Fundraiser for the Catholic Men's Fellowship of Hawaii. The evening will feature guest speaker Jesse Romero. This event will help fund future events for the CMFH including conferences, seminars, and other speaker events.
Flyer available HERE.
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Introduction to Spiritual Direction, Jun 16-20
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June 16-20, Weekdays Monday - Friday (5 sessions)
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chaminade University, Honolulu
Offered as non-credit only, this course is for clergy, religious, and lay persons and is limited to 24 registrants. Fee $100 for the one-week workshop. Register by June 15, 2025 at https://webforms.chaminade.edu/sdi/
For information or assistance: cclaire.nishiguchi@chaminade.edu, rpfeiffe@chaminade.edu, or (808) 256-8859.
Flyer available HERE.
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Call Out to Samoan Communities
Bishop Kolio Tumanuvao from American Samoa will be in the islands from July 8-14, 2025 with the Samoan Community on Oahu for a seminar. All of the Samoan Communities in each parish are encouraged to be present for this event.
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Word of Life for June
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.
Available in English: PDF | Word
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Saint of the Week
The Ascension of the Lord
Solemnity - June 1
The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord commemorates the fortieth day after the Resurrection when Jesus ascended body and soul into Heaven and took His seat at the right hand of His Father. Traditionally, the location of the Ascension is believed to be less than a mile east of the Old City of Jerusalem, and that spot is marked by the Chapel of the Ascension, which is said to contain a miraculous imprint of the footprints of Christ before He ascended. Read more...
(Image: John Singleton Copley, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.) Copyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.mycatholic.life
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Online Giving for Parishes
Support your local parish online! You can give directly to your parish on the Diocese of Honolulu's Offertory page at www.catholichawaii.org/offertory.
On behalf of the parishes in the Diocese of Honolulu, thank you for your gift of support. Mahalo nui loa!
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Events and Previous Announcements
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