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  • THE DIOCESE
    • WHO WE ARE >
      • Welcome from the Bishop
      • Where We've Been
      • Where We're Going
      • What is the Episcopal Church?
    • THE BISHOP >
      • Meet the Bishop
      • Bishop's Calendar
      • Bishop's Messages >
        • Bishop's Message Archive
      • Bishop's Bible Study
    • Diocesan Support Center
    • Our Churches
    • Our Schools
    • Our Camp
    • Supply Clergy
    • Governance >
      • Convention >
        • General Convention
        • Past Meetings of Convention
      • Commission on Ministry >
        • COM Overview
        • Discernment for Ministry
        • Ordination Process
      • Diocesan Council
      • Standing Committee
  • Ministries
    • A Cup of Cold Water
    • Committee on Native Hawaiian Ministry (CONHM)
    • Daughters of the King
    • Deacons
    • Episcopal Church Women (ECW)
    • Iolani Guild >
      • Overview
      • Special Programs & Projects
      • Kamehameha IV Prayer Book
      • Scholarships
    • Missions Beyond the Church
    • Outreach
    • Prison Ministry
    • SPICE: Clergy Spouses
    • Worship Ministries >
      • Acolytes
      • Altar Guild
      • Eucharistic Ministers/Visitors
      • Worship Leaders
    • Youth & Campus Ministry >
      • Youth
      • College Campus Ministry
      • EYE20
      • Youth Design Team
  • EDUCATION
    • Christian Formation
    • Continuing Education
    • EfM: Education for Ministry
    • Godly Play
    • Red Cross Training
    • Safe Church Trainings
    • Teachings by Clergy
    • Waiolaihui'ia: Local Formation Program
  • RESOURCES
    • Forms & Documents
    • Annual Meeting Resources
    • Bible Links Online
    • Church Pension Fund
    • COMMUNICATIONS >
      • Overview
      • Tech Stuff
      • Social Media
      • Online Tips
      • Media
      • Communications Blog
    • Grants >
      • Grant Opportunities
      • Chang Clergy Children's Fund
    • Lay Leadership >
      • Lay Leadership Resources
      • Coffee Hour
    • Lectionary Page
    • Licensed Ministries
    • Links to the Wider Church
    • Marriages in Hawaii
    • Music
    • Ordination Process
    • Parochial Report Stats
    • Planned Giving
    • Prayer Calendar
    • Safe Church
    • Stewardship
    • Supply Clergy
    • WORSHIP >
      • Worship
      • Online Worship
  • OPEN POSITIONS
    • Ordained
    • Come Serve in Hawaii Short Term
    • Lay
  • Contact
  • NEWS
    • Coronavirus
    • Holy Week 2020
    • NEWS WEBSITE
    • Diocesan Calendar
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    • Photo/Video Gallery

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
  • Ms. Dixie Kaetsu - Lay At-Large - 2020 - (St. Luke's, O'ahu) 
  • Mr. Daniel Garrett - Lay Hawai'i - 2020 (St. Jude's, Big Island)
  • 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 (Epiphany, O'ahu) - Vice President
  • Ms. Kim Arakawa - Lay At-Large - 2022 (St. Mark's, O‘ahu)
  • The Rev. John Hau'oli Tomoso - Clergy At-Large - 2021 (Good Shepherd, Maui) - Asst. Secretary
  • The Rev. Kerith Harding - Clergy At-Large - 2022 (St. John's, Maui)
  • The Rev. Mark Haworth - Clergy At-Large - 2022 (Halau Wa‘a, O'ahu)
  • Kekuhaupio Akana - Lay Maui - 2022 (Good Shepherd, Maui)
  • Trip Lynch - Lay At-Large - 2022 (St. John's, Kula Maui)
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:​
  • Mr. Joe Kindrich
  • The Rev. Giovan King
  • Ms. Wilma Namumnart
  • Mr. James Putnam - Chair
  • Mr. Nelson Secretario
  • 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
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