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LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:

Message from the Bishop: Support & Prayers for Episcopal Diocese of Spokane

[August 3, 2026] News about the fires in Washington, so close to the anniversary of the Lahaina fire, stirs memories and a sense of solidarity. We know what the Diocese of Spokane is going through right now. 

I urge you to give as you are able to support relief efforts. Donations can be made online at https://theepiscopaldioceseofspokane.churchcenter.com/giving/to/disaster-relief. Checks can be mailed and made payable to Diocese of Spokane with “disaster relief” in memo line:
READ FULL MESSAGE

​The official announcement from The Episcopal Church was released on June 18, 2026, confirming that the required majority of consents for the election of Elizabeth "Libby" Berman as bishop for The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i has been received!

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It's official! Consents have been received and the formal announcement made via The Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs HERE. The Bishop's Farewell Tour has begun! Stay informed through the Bishop Search & Transition webpage HERE. ​

From the Bishop - Hear Their Voices

[July 23, 2026] Recently, the General Synod of the Church of England adopted a resolution regarding the plight of the Palestinian people and ongoing conflict in Palestine and Israel. The General Synod is something like the General Convention of the Episcopal Church and functions as the primary governing body of the Church of England.  READ MORE

Bishop's Special Fourth of July Message

From the Bishop - A Reflection on the Bishop Transition

[June 24, 2026] I am writing this on June 24th, the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and the 40th anniversary of my ordination to the transitional diaconate in Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis.  It is also a bit over a month since Libby was elected as the sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaiʻi. She has received the needed consents to her election from Bishops and Standing Committee​s. READ MORE

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COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE:

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​Convention 58 - October 16 -18, 2026, 'Iolani School & The Cathedral of St. Andrew, O'ahu 
Veteran's Day Evensong with the Presiding Bishop - Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Ordination & Consecration of the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i - Saturday, November 14, 2026, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, O'ahu

Ka Ha‘alele ‘Ana Farewell Reception for Bishop Bob: Friday, October 16, 'Iolani School (Convention 58)

​Congratulations to the Rev. Libby Berman, elected Sixth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i! 
We await her ordination and consecration on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew!

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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I:

• Special: This Sunday! Dedicating a Very Special Godly Play Story About Queen Emma (8/31/26)
• Special: This Saturday! Ordination of Catherine McPherson-Tampos (8/28/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Bishop's Farewell Tour wraps up, Ordination of Catherine McPherson-Tampos, Holy Apostles calls new priest, Convention 58 registration is now open, Weathering the Storm, ERD Preparedness Webinar (8/27/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage, Reflection on Kuhinia (3rd Anniversary of Maui fires), ERD Special article on Lāhainā Wildfire Recovery, Evensong Added to Convention 58 (8/13/26)
• Chronicle Supplement: Count down events & activities (8/6/25)
• Special Message from the Bishop: Support & Prayers for the Diocese of Spokane (8/3/26)​

 ​THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND:

• Dioceses nationwide ‘take Episcopalians out to the ballgame’ (8/27/26)
• Michigan church hosts interfaith rally supporting Muslim neighbors as hate groups target Dearborn (8/26/26)
• Episcopal medical equipment ministries help ease the burden of illness, mobility issues (8/25/26)
• Pennsylvania ministry promotes love of nature with journaling curriculum backed by UTO grant (8/24/26)
• Anglican primates of the Americas meet in Brazil, pledge to work together on global issues (8/13/26)
• ​​Episcopal leaders, organizations offer prayers and support for Colombia after earthquake strikes western region (8/11/26)
• Colorado cathedral’s ‘wilderness’ services embrace tradition, modernism through seasonal worship (8/10/26)
• Archbishop of Canterbury ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery (8/5/26)​

LATEST FEATURE STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLE:

For links to more articles, visit the Article Archives webpage HERE​, or full issues HERE.

Weathering the Storms

​Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage

​3rd Anniversary of the Maui Wildfires

ERD: Lāhainā Wildfire Recovery

I MUA KĀKOU: Moving Forward Together on Maui

Saying Aloha to a Dynamic Duo

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Congratulations Class of 2026

SPECIAL EDITION CHRONICLE (Bishop Election)

​Beyond Words: Expanding the Idea of the Sermon

Chrism Mass & Spring Training

AANHPI Leadership Retreat

Historic Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across the Diocese

​Click on the Pray for Maui button to go to our dedicated disaster relief page on our main website, with all the latest developments following the August 2023 Maui wildfires and Holy Innocents Church.

NEWS SPOTLIGHT:
Historic Election of the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

[Chronicle, May 28, 2026]  "IMUA! ONWARD!" declared the new bishop-elect of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i! On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Rev. Elizabeth “Libby” Berman was elected sixth bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i (the Episcopal churches in the Hawaiian Islands, Guam and Saipan), by nearly 130 clergy and lay delegates. The Special Meeting of Convention was held in 'Iolani School's new state-of-the-art Arrillaga Student Center in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.

​Folks began arriving as early as 7:00 a.m. on a picture perfect day!  A small army of volunteers was ready and waiting at the check-in tables dressed in bright yellow shirts and smiles to match.  Pre-convention communication stressed the importance of arriving on time, and people heeded the call! After checking in, early birds could enjoy a continental breakfast under the tent next to St. Alban's Chapel, and wait for the Convention Eucharist to begin at 8:00 a.m. (Go to the Convention Eucharist section for photos of the service and be sure to visit the Memorable Moments section for a variety of photos of the day including our volunteers.)
​READ FULL-FEATURE ARTICLE HERE

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