Governance: Diocesan Council

The Diocesan Council meets on the third Saturday of each month.

Purpose of Diocesan Council

Exercises the power of the Convention and performs planning and policy making between meetings of Convention. Oversees the policies, programs, mission, and budget of the Diocese and may initiate new work. Also is the legal corporate body of the Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i and, as such, is responsible for the business and property of the Church.

Staff liaison: Denise Esposito, Executive Assistant.

Members of Diocesan Council

  • The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick - President
  • Mr. K. Peter Lee - Lay Maui - 2019 (Good Shepherd, Maui)
  • Ms. Louise Aloy - Lay At-Large - 2019 (Good Shepherd, Maui) - Asst. Secretary
  • The Rev. Bruce DeGooyer - Clergy At-Large - 2019 (Trinity BTS, Maui)
  • The Rev. Andrew McMullen - Clergy At-Large - 2019 (St. Michael's, Kaua'i) - Vice President
  • Ms. Dixie Kaetsu - Lay At-Large - 2020 - (St. Luke's, O'ahu) 
  • Mr. Daniel Garrett - Lay Hawai'i - 2020 (St. Jude's, O'ahu)
  • The Rev. Cn. Moki Hino - Clergy At-Large - 2020 (St. Andrew's, O'ahu) - Secretary
  • Ms. Wilma Namumnart - Lay Honolulu - 2020 (Epiphany, O'ahu) - Asst. Treasurer
  • Mr. Nelson Secretario - Lay Kaua'i - 2021 (All Saints, Kaua'i)
  • The Rev. Christopher Bridges - Clergy At-Large - 2021 (Holy Nativity, O'ahu)
  • Ms. Angela Cainguitan - Lay At-Large - 2021 (Good Shepherd, Maui)
  • The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso - Clergy At-Large - 2021 (Good Shepherd, Maui) - Asst. Secretary
Diocesan Council's Treasurer is Peter Pereira and additional Asst. Treasurer is Jane Tonokawa

Commission on Finance and Administration

The Commission on Finance and Administration reports to Diocesan Council.  The focus is on the corporate and financial needs of the The Episcopal Church in Hawaii, including budget formation, financial oversight, insurance, property, contracts, leases and licenses.  Staff liaison: Rae Costa, Business Manager. The members are:
  • Ms. Dixie Kaetsu
  • Mr. Joe Kindrich
  • The Rev. Giovan King
  • Ms. Wilma Namumnart
  • Mr. James Putnam - Chair
  • Mr. Nathan Smith

Commission on Investments

The Commission on Investments reports to Diocesan Council.  The focus is on the review and oversight of the investment endowment portfolio of The Episcopal Church in Hawaii'i. Staff liaison: Peter Pereira, Treasurer.  The members are:
  • The Rev. Preston Lentz
  • The Rev. Andrew McMullen
  • Ms. Kathy Sato - Secretary
  • Ms. Sheryl Seaman - Chair
  • Ms. Jaime Yamane