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During Hawaii missile alert, Honolulu bishop led penance rite

January 22, 2018

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CWN Editor's Note: Thinking Hawaii was about to experience a nuclear attack, Bishop Larry Silva immediately led a rite of penance with general absolution—the first time he has imparted general absolution in his years as a bishop.

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  • Posted by: Dennis Olden - Jan. 23, 2018 6:17 PM ET USA

    Reminds me of the twisted priorities of the NYC priest at the time of the attack on the Towers, who said when asked by a reporter what he was doing in response to the catastrophe, that he was donating blood. God bless Bishop Silva!

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