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Diocese of Honolulu Response to the Coronavirus - Updated 3/27

March 24, 2020

"The public celebration of Mass will be canceled in all locations, effective at noon on March 17 through Tuesday, March 31, inclusive. I am dispensing all the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays during this period."

"On Friday, March 27, we will reassess the situation and decide about the best course of action after March 31."

Read more from Bishop Larry Silva

 

"Mass at Home":
Livestreamed/recorded local Mass list, "home Mass" guide, and Mass texts (including "spiritual communion" prayer)

 

The information below provides guidance in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
Check this page regularly for updates.

 

Office of the Bishop

• Bishop Larry Silva asks Hawaii Catholics to join two upcoming COVID-19 prayer efforts led by the Pope - March 23, 2020

• Watch Bishop Larry Silva's "Lenten Message in light of the Coronavirus" on YouTube and Vimeo - March 20, 2020

• "Response to COVID-19 Pandemic in the Diocese of Honolulu" by Bishop Larry Silva - March 16, 2020

• "Prayer for the COVID-19 Corona Virus Pandemic" by Bishop Larry Silva - March 12, 2020

• "Prayer for a Pandemic" by Cameron Wiggins Belim

 

Office of Worship

• "Clarifications: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Diocese of Honolulu (March 16, 2020)" - March 17, 2020

• "Prayers During the Time of the Coronavirus Disease" - March 17, 2020

• "Cold and Flu Season and the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update #2" - March 12, 2020

• "Cold and Flu Season and the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Outbreak) Update" - March 3, 2020

• "Cold and Flu Season and the Coronavirus Outbreak" - January 31, 2020

CONTACT:
Deacon Modesto R. Cordero, Director
mcordero@rcchawaii.org
(808) 585-3342

 

Faith Formation

• "Keeping Holy the Lord's Day" - March 16, 2020

• "Parish Ministries: Guidance for COVID-19 Response" and "Cover Letter" - March 12, 2020

• Sample Template - COVID-19 Letter to Parents

CONTACT:
Jayne Ragasa-Mondoy
Director, Office of Religious Education
jmondoy@rcchawaii.org
(808) 203-6745

Lisa Gomes
Director, Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
lgomes@rcchawaii.org
(808) 203-6743

 

Hawaii Catholic Schools

• http://catholicschoolshawaii.org/

 

Recommended Resources

Hawaii Department of Health

• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  "Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019"

• "Stop the Spread of Germs"

• "Emergency Preparedness & Vulnerable Populations: Planning for Those Most at Risk"

 

Faith Formation Online Resources

• Online Resources List

 

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Resources

• Resource List