Diocesan Council

GOVERNANCE: DIOCESAN COUNCIL

The Diocesan Council meets on the third Saturday of each month.
(Updated 11/14/2023)

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: Nani Carroll, Executive Assistant.

Members of Diocesan Council

The Rt. Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick - President
Ms. Kimberly Arakawa- Lay At-Large - 2024 - (O'ahu) Vice-President
The Rev. Chris Bridges - Clergy At-Large - 2024 (Epiphany, O'ahu)
Ms. Beth Charlton - Lay Kaua'i - 2024 (ECWK, Kaua‘i) Secretary
Ms. Cheryl Corbiell - Lay At-Large - 2025 (Grace, Moloka‘i)
The Rev. Mark Haworth - Clergy Honolulu - 2025 (Hālau Wa‘a, O'ahu)
The Rev. Kawika Jackson - Clergy Kaua'i - 2025 (All Saints', Kauai)
Ms. Maggie Lea - Lay Kaua'i - 2026 (Christ Memorial, Kaua'i)
Mr. Trip Lynch - Lay Maui - 2026 (St. John's, Maui)
The Rev. Jennifer Masada - Clergy Hawai'i - 2026 (St. Augustine's, Hawai'i Island)
Ms. Nancy Rowe - Lay At-Large - 2026 (St. Peter's, Oahu) Assistant Treasurer
Ms. Evette Tampos - Lay Hawai'i - 2025 (Holy Apostles, Hawai'i Island)
The Rev. George Wong - Clergy At-Large - 2024 (St. John's, Kula)

Diocesan Council's Treasurer is Ryan Kusumoto.

LISTENING TEAM: During 2021-2023, three members from Diocesan Council formed the Listening Team to "provide a grace-filled space to 'listen' and discover emerging concerns and innovative ideas, as well as celebrate joyful successes around the Diocese, especially during critical times triggered by the pandemic." The team conducted over 60 listening sessions across the Diocese. You can view the results of their efforts on the Listening Team webpage HERE.

Commission on Finance and Budget

The Commission on Finance and Budget reports to Diocesan Council. Commission on Finance and Budget shall have responsibility for the corporate and financial needs of The Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i including financial oversight, and budget formation. Staff liaison: Rae Costa, Operations Manager. The members are:

Mr. Richert Au Hoy
Mr. Tim Bostock
Ms. Jan Hashizume
Ms. Dixie Kaetsu, Treasurer, Chair
Ms. Cindy Sakai

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: Sam Okita, Controller. The members are:

The Rev. Preston Lentz - Chair
Mr. Trip Lynch
Ms. Jaime Yamane

Commission on Property & Insurance

The Commission on Property & Insurance reports to Diocesan Council. Commission on Property and Insurance shall have responsibility for oversight of property issues of The Episcopal Church in Hawai‘i, including, but not limited to, insurance, contracts, leases and licenses. Staff liaison: Rae Costa, Operations Manager. The members are:

The Rev. Chris Bridges, Chair
The Rev. Bruce Degooyer
Mr. Joe Kindrich
Mr. David Callies
Ms. Louisa LeRoux