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September 23, 2025 - Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
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Tuesday within the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time (V38)
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Thank You to Diocese for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
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To Parishioners of the Diocese of Honolulu
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On May 2, 2025, I had the privilege of giving thanks to God for fifty years of priesthood. It has been a wonderful privilege to serve the people of the Diocese of Oakland (for 30 years) and the Diocese of Honolulu (as Bishop for 20 years), and I have been richly blessed with so many saints who have inspired me – YOU!
I want to publicly thank all those who worked so hard to make my Golden Jubilee Celebrations such memorable events – not only at the main event on May 2, but also on the Islands of Kauai, Hawaii (in two venues!), and Maui-Lanai. I thank God for all of you who have honored me with your participation, your planning, your prayers and the many gifts you gave me.
As you know, I have designated all monetary gifts I received on this momentous occasion to the Cathedral Renewal Fund, so that we can complete the renovation of our beautiful and historic Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace. I am happy to report that your generosity brought in $194,424.30.Mahalo nui loa for honoring me by helping me with this important project for our diocese!
I pray that many other men will be inspired to serve the Lord in the priesthood. If they are called, I can assure you, they will find great joy!
May the Lord bless you always!
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Larry Silva
Bishop of Honolulu
View Bishop's letter as a PDF file HERE.
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Club Lay Groundwork for Fellowship, Faith-Filled Families
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A handful of surviving members of the St. Francis Xavier Club gathered over the summer for a small reunion. (Courtesy Eloise Yano).
By Lisa Dahm
Hawaii Catholic Herald
Almost a century ago, Japanese American Catholics in Hawaii formed a social and religious club where they could meet their peers and join in fellowship, prayer and fun.
This past July, surviving members of the St. Francis Xavier Club — including the daughter of one of its founders and those who joined in later decades — gathered for a small reunion where they reminisced about times and friends past.
Eloise Yano, whose father Francis Uyeda was one of five men who in 1927 founded what was then known as the Japanese Catholic Club, arranged the July 20 gathering. Among those in attendance were Carmen (Silva) Kiyabu, who joined in 1960; Walter and Winnie Lau, whose membership goes back to the 1940s; and the Laus’ daughter, Tina Lau. Read more...
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Knights of Peter Claver Launch First Hawai‘i Unit
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(Photo courtesy of Dann Ebina)
From the Office for Social Ministry
“Whenever we encounter a poor person, we cannot look away, for that would prevent us from encountering the face of the Lord Jesus. In the poor, we can touch the flesh of Christ.” - Pope Francis, Message for the First World Day of the Poor, 2017
As the Church enthusiastically celebrates the final months of the Jubilee Year of Hope, we are called to always remember that mercy and hope walk hand in hand. Mercy opens our eyes to Christ in those who suffer. Hope strengthens our resilience to build a future of justice and compassion. Pope Francis emphasized this when he established the First World Day of the Poor in 2017 during his “Misericordia et Misera” message at the end of 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Now his successor Pope Leo XIV, has carried that vision forward in his 2025 Message for the Ninth World Day of the Poor, reminding all: “The poor are creative subjects who challenge us to find novel ways of living out the Gospel today. Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor.”
That vision and mission of service with those in need was embodied anew in Honolulu this September. For the first time in history, the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver—the largest Black Catholic lay organization in the United States—opened a unit outside the continental U.S. On September 12, 2025, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa, Unit 419 of the Knights and Ladies Auxiliary of Peter Claver was officially established here and they named their first unit in Hawaii after St. Damien de Veuster and St. Marianne Cope of Moloka‘i. Read more...
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Calling All Married Couples
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Jubilee of Consecrated Life
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The LARC Vocations Subcommittee has Religious Sisters, Brothers, and Priests available to speak at your parish or school—especially during the week of October 4–12 for the Jubilee Year celebration of Consecrated Life (October 8 & 9). If you are interested, please email larcvocations@rcchawaii.org or contact the Religious Community directly.
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ʻOhana Mass, Sep 27
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Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Mary, Star of the Sea Church, Honolulu
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 “ʻOhana 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 “ʻOhana 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.
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Oahu Jubilee Day of Study - Waipahu, Oct 4
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Saturday, October 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, Waipahu
You are invited to the Jubilee 2025 Day of Study on O’ahu – a special opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow alongside others seeking deeper understanding and renewed hope.
Why attend?
• Learn what the Jubilee Year is all about
• Deepen your understanding of the Catholic faith
• Be inspired to live as a Pilgrim of Hope
• Connect with others in our diocesan ʻohana
Whether you serve in a parish ministry or are simply hungry to grow in faith, this day is for you. REGISTER TODAY and invite friends, family members, your ministry or youth group, or fellow parishioners to come with you!
Cost: $20 for adults | $10 for youth
Register Here: https://dayofstudyleeward.eventbrite.com
Flyer available HERE.
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Rachel's Vineyard Weekend Retreat, Oct 10-12
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Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
(Arrival at 5:30pm on Friday / Departure on Sunday at 5:00pm)
If you or a friend are hurting from a past abortion and are searching for a confidential, non- judgmental, safe place of healing and support to express and reconcile painful emotions and begin the healing process, look no further, and come join us!
Both women and men are impacted by abortion and greatly benefit from the retreats. Singles, couples and family members of aborted children have come to Rachel's Vineyard for peace and inner healing.
Retreats are held at a private retreat center for 3 days and 2 nights. A retreat fee of $200.00 covers materials, accommodations, and daily meals/snacks. Space is limited. Need-based scholarships are available. Calls us today for personalized assistance!
To register, contact Lisa Shorba at (808) 490-4702 or email rvinhawaii@gmail.com.
Registrations are Strictly Confidential.
Visit the national website at: www.rachelsvineyard.org.
Flyer available HERE. Brochure available HERE.
A Ministry of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii’s Respect Life Office
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Marianist Lecture, Oct 12
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Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
Chaminade University, Mystical Rose Oratory, Honolulu
The Marianist Lecture Nuclear Weapons: It’s 89 Seconds to Midnight—Does Anybody Care? with Archbishop John Charles Wester. Archbishop Wester has served as the Archbishop of Santa Fe since 2015. The lecture is open to the public and free parking is available.
For more information, please visit https://chaminade.edu/marianist-lecture. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Flyer available HERE.
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Annual Men's Retreat, Oct 24
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Friday, October 24 - Saturday, October 25, 2025
St. Anthony Retreat Center, Honolulu
Join the Annual Men's Retreat with retreatant Fr. Dario Rinaldi. Registration includes meals and accommodations. Early bird before October 10, 2025 = $155.00. After October 10, 2025 = $175.00
Register with the QR code or at https://cmfhawaii.org/saint-benedict-retreat.
Flyer available HERE.
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Word of Life for September
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
Saint Padre Pio
1887–1968
Memorial - September 23
Saint Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione in Pietrelcina, Italy, a rural town of about 4,000 people. As a child, he was called Franci (Frankie). His parents were peasant farm laborers, and the children assisted with the work. Franci was the third of seven (or eight) children, two (or three) of whom died in infancy, which was quite common at that time. The town centered around the local church of Saint Anna with continuous feasts, Masses, processions, novenas, and parish festivals. Read more...
(After Elia Stelluto, 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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