LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:
Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick's special Fourth of July video message!Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shares a special Fourth of July video message on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
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IT'S OFFICIAL!
The official announcement from The Episcopal Church was released on June 18, 2026, confirming that the required majority of consents for the election of Elizabeth "Libby" Berman as bishop for The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i has been received! We are thrilled and excited as we look forward to Bishop-elect Libby Berman's consecration and ordination taking place on Saturday, November 14, 2026! The official announcement can be viewed HERE. Read the Special Edition Chronicle about the election with lots of photos, comments from Berman, and the full livestream HERE.
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A Letter to the Diocese from the Bishop - Numbers: Looking Back as We Move Forward
[July 10, 2026] During a recent visitation, I was asked by a parishioner what I thought the impact of the Pandemic and disasters have had on the Diocese. It gave me a moment of pause to reflect on the past few years and all that has happened. The impact of the Pandemic and Maui fires ... READ MORE
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From the Bishop - A Reflection on the Bishop Transition
[June 24, 2026] I am writing this on June 24th, the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and the 40th anniversary of my ordination to the transitional diaconate in Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis. It is also a bit over a month since Libby was elected as the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi. READ MORE
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It's Official! Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i Receives Consents for Bishop-elect Elizabeth "Libby" Berman
[June 18, 2026] The official announcement from The Episcopal Church has been released today confirming that the required majority of consents for the election of Elizabeth "Libby" Berman as bishop for The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i has been received! READ MORE
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I WILL WITH GOD'S HELP! (The Baptismal Covenant:)
The Baptismal Covenant Celebrant Do you believe in God the Father? People I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Celebrant Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Celebrant Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers? People I will, with God's help. Celebrant Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? People I will, with God's help. Celebrant Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People I will, with God's help. Celebrant Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People I will, with God's help. Celebrant Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People I will, with God's help. |
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom...
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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