Share the journey, and witness to Jesus by helping the vulnerable survive and thrive. ~Bishop Larry Silva The Good Samaritan shows us what it means to encounter the stranger, to accompany one in need and become a companion on the…
Welcome, Protect, Promote & Integrate Pope Francis celebrated mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday 1/14/18, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. People from more than 70 countries were represented in the multi-cultural celebration. In his message of peace,…
“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing, some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.” ~Hebrews 13:2 PEACE BE WITH ALL OF YOU! Pope Francis reminds us that the Christmas message of the…
Bishop Larry Silva is echoing Pope Francis's call to celebrate the First World Day of the Poor so that . . . “Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in…
Let us love, not with words but with deeds In marking the end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has established the First World Day of the Poor, to be celebrated on November 19, 2017. On that day,…
"Small gestures . . . with the fire of love . . . can do extraordinary things." ~ Pope Francis Pope Francis recently announced the beginning of a two-year campaign called "Share the Journey," which calls all believers to embrace migrants…
Welcoming, Protecting, Promoting & Integrating Migrants & Refugees Every stranger who knocks at our door is an opportunity for an encounter with Jesus Christ. ~Pope Francis In an effort to address what the Vatican perceives as a "sign of the…
Help empower local families at this year's Blitz Build on Hawaii Island! On September 13-23, Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii hopes to build 10 houses in 10 days. To volunteer or donate, please contact your local parish or visit HabitatHawaiiIsland.org!…
Mahalo to all who gave of their time, talent and treasure to make the 2016 annual Star Light Star Bright event a success! Another great example of how Hawaii Catholics Care!
“Just as the cathedral door of the Jubilee Year of Mercy was closed, the diocese opened the door of Mercy House so the miracle of mercy will continue.” “Mercy House is more than a place to live,” said Fr. Bob Stark,…