LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:
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THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES for the next bishop of the Diocese can be found HERE. Then engage with them in person or online through the Ke Aloha Kākou Meet & Greets taking place April 23-26, around the Diocese.
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Bishop's Easter Message 2026[April 2, 2026] Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shares his final Easter message as Bishop Diocesan, with much hope in a broken world. In it he shares an essay by Arthur Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury (November 14, 1904-1988), and one of his favorite Easter hymns by Charles Wesley.
Presiding Bishop's Easter MessageDear friends in Christ: One of the paradoxical truths of our faith is that Easter morning begins with sorrow. In John’s telling of the Easter story, we can almost feel the panic and confusion of the disciples in the predawn hours when Mary Magdalene discovers that the tomb is empty. READ MORE
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku Impacts Guam & Saipan: Prayers & Donations Needed
[April 16, 2026] Hafa Adai, I have been in touch with Canon Irene Maliaman about the impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku on Guam and Saipan. They are just now cleaning up and evaluating the impact. READ MORE
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A Second Pastoral Letter from the Bishop to the Diocese of Hawaiʻi on Just War Doctrine and the Rhetoric of War
[April 14, 2026] “Sin is the seeking of our own will instead of the will of God, thus distorting our relationship with God, with other people, and with all creation.” READ MORE
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Upcoming Bishop Election
[April 15, 2026] Dear Friends in Christ, I’m writing to you in my role as Secretary of Convention. As you have likely heard, on May 16, 2026, we will gather for a Special Convention to elect the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi. READ MORE
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Prayer for Peace
In a time of war, fear, and violence, Disciples of Christ Jesus are called to gather, to pray, and to be witnesses of love in a world that has forgotten how to love. We cry for peace with justice. ~ Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick The Prayer
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen. Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. |
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Prayer for the Bishop Search
Throughout the duration of the bishop search process, the Search Committee urges the use of this prayer in all of our congregations as the concluding collect of the Prayers of the People, and to share in church news and websites. The Prayer
Gracious and loving God, we seek your provision as we search for the next bishop for the Diocese of Hawai'i. Help us recognize your divine plan and call a leader who will shepherd us along that path, a bishop who will embody and foster in us the wonders and excitement of discipleship. Grant us the wisdom to elect a bishop who will journey with us through challenging times and bring us ever closer to your eternal dream for humanity. Keep the Standing Committee, Search Committee and Transitions Committee focused on their mission, providing them with strength and determination to seek guidance from the Holy Spirit and to hear the voices of all the people of the Diocese. Finally, send your gracious Spirit to the members of the Convention of our Diocese who in faithful discernment will elect the next bishop. We ask all of this in the name of your Son, our loving Savior and ever-present Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Amen. |
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