BISHOP'S MESSAGES

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Latest Messages:

May 20, 2020 - The Bishop offers his weekly midday prayers and continuing reflections  on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

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May 18, 2020 - As State and County officials begin lifting restrictions in the islands, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick addresses the future of worship in our churches, and reminds us to be gentle when patience runs thin.

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May 13, 2020 - The Bishop offers midday prayers and a continuing lesson on 1 Peter 3:18-4:6.

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May 11, 2020 - In his weekly Monday message, the Bishop addresses the uncertain future and the transitions we are currently facing.

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Sunday, May 10, 2020 - Churches throughout the Diocese shared the Bishop's sermon during their online services.

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May 6, 2020 - Bishop shares his weekly Wednesday midday prayers and continuing lesson on 1 Peter.

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May 4, 2020 - The Bishop's Monday message reflects on what it means to be a Christian, especially during these times, showing love, compassion and mercy.

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April 29, 2020 - The Bishop continues his discussion of the First Letter of Peter, covering chapter 3:1-17, a difficult topic on husbands and wives.

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April 27, 2020 - ​In Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick's Monday message, he shares his deep gratitude for those continuing to serve those in need during these uncertain times.

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April 22, 2020 - ​Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shares Midday Prayers and a reflection on the continuing discussion of 1 Peter.

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April 20, 2020 - In his Monday message, Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick addresses the uncertainty that we are all facing during this time, and the possibilities of what the "new" church will look like.​

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April 15, 2020 - ​Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick continues his discussion on 1 Peter in his Wednesday message with noonday prayers.

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April 13, 2020 - Bishop's Monday reflection on Easter Sunday and a message on supporting our churches.

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To view the Bishop's messages during Holy Week & Easter, click on the button below:

HOLY WEEK & EASTER

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April 1, 2020 - Every Wednesday during this time of separation, the Bishop will be sharing a lesson/reflection.  Over the next few weeks he will be discussing the First Letter of Peter.

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To view more of the Bishop's video messages, visit the Diocesan YouTube channel:

The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick

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Past Messages

• Special Announcement: Returning to public in-person worship, May 22, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message, May 20, 2020
• Bishop's Monday Message, May 18, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message, May 13, 2020
• Bishop's Monday Message, May 11, 2020
• Bishop's Sermon, May 10, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message, May 6, 2020
• Bishop's Monday Message, May 4, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message, April 29, 2020
• Bishop's Monday Message, April 27, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message, April 22, 2020
• Bishop's Monday Message, April 20, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message in Easter Week, April 15, 2020
• Bishop Monday Message in Easter Week, April 13, 2020
• Bishop's Easter Sermon, April 12, 2020
• Bishop's Good Friday Message, April 10, 2020
• Bishop's Maundy Thursday Message, April 9, 2020
• Bishop's Wednesday Message into Holy Week, April 8, 2020
• Bishopʻs Monday Message into Holy Week, April 6, 2020
• Bishopʻs Wednesday Video Message: 1 Peter, April 1, 2020
• Bishopʻs Monday Video Message: Prayer, March 30, 2020
• Bishopʻs Reflection on the Lordʻs Prayer, March 25, 2020
• Bishopʻs Video Update, March 23, 2020
• Extension of Suspension to April 30, 2020, March 20, 2020
• Suspension of Worship & Gatherings in Our Churches (March 16, 2020)
• A Thought from the Bishop at Noon Friday, March 13, 2020
• Bishopʻs Response to the Presiding Bishopʻs Message on the Coronavirus, March 12, 2020
• Important Message from the Bishop: Coronavirus Update, March 6, 2020
• A Note from the Bishop on the Coronavirus, February 28, 2020
• Bishopʻs Lenten Message 2020, February 26, 2020
• Receiving Holy Communion in the Age of the "Corona Virus" and during the Flu Season, February 7, 2020
• Prayers After the Diamond Head Tragedy, January 20, 2020
• A New Year's Reflection for the Diocese of Hawai'i, January 3, 2020
• Bishop's Christmas Message 2019, December 18, 2019
• Bishop's Thanksgiving Message, November 27, 2019
• A Message of Love and Solidarity, September 30, 2019
• ​​Bishop's Reflection on Gilroy, El Paso & Dayton, August 9, 2019
• A Teaching from the Bishop on Mauna a Wākea, July 21, 2019
• May 24, 2019 - Upcoming Seminars
• Bishop's Easter Message 2019 or Video version
• Bishop's Christmas Message 2018
• Bishop's Message on the Murders in Louisville & Pittsburgh, October 29, 2018
• August 9, 2018 - Diocesan Guidelines on Receiving Holy Communion
• June 2018 E-Chronicle - Our Identity as an Episcopal Church in Hawai'i
• May 10, 2018 E-News - A Reflection on a Volcano and a Flood
• Bishop's Easter Message 2018 (on YouTube)
• March 2018 E-Chronicle - Reflections on Confirmation, Reception, Reaffirmation
• Bishop's Lent Message 2018
• February 2018 E-Chronicle - Prison Reform
• On Human Error, January 14, 2018
• Praying for our President, January 12, 2018​

Earlier messages can be found on the archive page:

Message Archive

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ASK THE BISHOP

• June 7, 2017 - Thoughts on Flags & Patriotic Songs in Church
• December 2016 - Worshiping & Communion
• April 2014 - Altar Guilds
• February 2014- The Peace

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