GOVERNANCE: DIOCESAN COUNCIL

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

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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.

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Members of Diocesan Council

• The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick - President
• Ms. Kimberly Arakawa- Lay At-Large - 2021 - (St. Mark's, O'ahu) 
• Mr. Tim Bostock - Lay Hawai'i - 2023 (St. James', Big Island)
• The Rev. Chris Bridges - Clergy At-Large - 2021 (Epiphany, O'ahu) - Vice-President
• Ms. Cheryl Corbiell - Lay Maui County - 2022 (Grace, Moloka‘i) 
• Mr. Nelson Secretario - Lay Kaua'i - 2021 (All Saints, Kaua'i)
• The Rev. Bruce DeGooyer - Clergy At-Large - 2023 
• The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso - Clergy At-Large - 2021 (Good Shepherd, Maui) - Secretary
• The Rev. Kerith Harding - Clergy At-Large - 2022 (St. John's, Kula, Maui)
• The Rev. Mark Haworth - Clergy At-Large - 2022 (Halau Wa‘a, O'ahu)
• Ms. Felicidad "Phyllis" Miller - Lay Honolulu - 2023 (St. Paul's, O‘ahu)
• Mr. Trip Lynch - Lay At-Large - 2022 (St. John's, Kula Maui)
• Ms. Nancy Rowe - Lay At-Large - 2023 (St. Peter's, Oahu) Assistant Secretary

Diocesan Council's Treasurer is Peter Pereira and additional Asst. Treasurer is Jane Tonokawa

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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:​

• Mr. Joe Kindrich
• The Rev. Has‘oli Tomoso
• Ms. Jan Hashizume
• Mr. James Putnam - Co-Chair
• The Rev. Bruce DeGooyer - Co-Chair
• Ms. Cindy Sakai

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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
• Mr. Trip Lynch
• Ms. Kathy Sato 
• Ms. Sheryl Seaman - Chair
• Ms. Jaime Yamane - Secretary