The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

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LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:

To stay informed about the process and progress of our search and transition for the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, click on the button:

Search & Transition for the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Hawai'i

A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE: (April 28, 2025) Last Friday, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick, announced his plans to “resign due to advanced age” in late 2026. The resignation terminology is specific, as Bishop Bob points out, because one never stops being a bishop. That’s just the beginning of the intricate bishop transition process we will pursue together as a Diocese in the coming 18 months. The protocol is vital to a successful bishop transition and meant to be both a grand celebration for our departing Bishop and a welcoming for the sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i. (Click HERE to view and download the official letter.)

JOIN THE STANDING COMMITTEE'S TALK STORY LISTENING SESSIONS: All clergy and church members are invited to attend the Standing Committee's Talk Story in-person listening sessions being held on all islands. These ongoing gatherings are being held to discuss any Diocesan issues, questions, or thoughts, including the Bishop Search and Transition process. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, voice your thoughts, and stay informed as we journey toward the ordination of the Diocese of Hawai’i’s Sixth Bishop. Check out the dates for these sessions on the Bishop Transition webpage HERE.

The Bishop's Official Announcement of Resignation:

(April 25, 2025) The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick, fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, formally announces his resignation, and calls for the election of the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i.

In addition to his video message, a copy of the Bishop's official letter of resignation is available to view and download HERE. The letter contains important information including a timeline for the next 18 months as it pertains to the search process and transition to a newly elected Bishop.

Bishop Bob's Easter Message

(4/19/25) View on YouTube

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe's Easter Message

(4/19/25) READ FULL MESSAGE

Bishop on the Death of Pope Francis

(4/21/25) READ MESSAGE HERE

Bishop's Message for Holy Week 2025
Palm Sunday Attack & Good Friday Offering (4/16/25)
A Reflection on the Diaconate by Bishop Bob (1/23/25)
Bishop Bob on Bishop Budde's Homily (1/23/25)

COMING UP:

SAVE THE DATE for these important Diocesan events coming up!

"Talk Story" with the Standing Committee:
Oahu-May 17, Good Samaritan
Big Island-July 18 & 19, TBA
Maui - September 20, Trinity By-the-Sea
Clergy Conference : August 25-27, Naniloa Grand, Big Island
CONVENTION 57: October 24-25, 2025, 'Iolani School

The Rev. Dcn. Bill Heran, PhD., leads these workshops on addictive use disorders. Click for more info:

SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES
Saturdays on Zoom-Click to register:

#1: May 24 - Dr. Kamanamaikalani Beamer
#2: July 26 - The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton
#3: August 2 - Robin Wall Kimmerer
Click HERE for more info.

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Continue to pray for our brothers and sisters on Maui. Click on the Pray for Maui button to go to our dedicated disaster relief page.

Make an online donation through the Diocese and select A Cup of Cold Water or Bishop's Pastoral Fund.

A Cup of Cold Water, the Diocese's Care-van ministry serving all communities on Maui

100% of all donations go directly to relief efforts! (Credit card donations are less merchant processing fee.)

LATEST NEWS IN THE DIOCESE & BEYOND:

Visit the Diocese's dedicated news website HERE to view full-feature articles and archives of the Hawaiian Church Chronicle, e-news, special announcements, and photo gallery. Article headlines below will take you to the news website or another external site.

2025 Chrism Mass & Spring Training

Bishop Search & Transition Underway

Diocesan Youth Retreat

Episopal Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Retreat

Celebrating Beginnings & Endings

Celebrating King Kamehameha V & Dean at Cathedral

Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Chrism Mass & Spring Training coverage, Bishop Search Underway, Aloha Katlin, WCM receives grant, Clergy Conference (5/8/25)
Special: From the Standing Committe on the Search & Transition for the Sixth Bishop (4/28/25)
Special: Bishop's Resignation Announcement (4/25/25)
Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Bishop's special moments during Holy Week, Diocesan Youth Retreat, Huli Online Summer Speaker Series, Addiction Awareness Workshops (4/24/25)
Bishop on the Death of Pope Francis (4/21/25)

Bishop's Easter Message (4/19/25)
Special Message from the Bishop: Palm Sunday Attack & Good Friday Offering Reminder (4/16/25)
Special Message from the Bishop: RIP Alberto P. Alarcon (4/16/25)
Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Bishop's Message for Holy Week & Spring Travel, AAPI Leaders Retreat, Receiving names for two priests, April 5 Demonstration (4/10/25)
Special Edition Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Holy Week and Easter Services Around the Diocese (April 9, 2025)

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