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Aloha & Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the Diocese of Hawai'i's dedicated news website to keep you informed with the latest news, happenings, events, and announcements taking place in the Diocese and the broader Episcopal Church!  To go to the Diocese's main website, click HERE.

LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:

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​In a time of war, fear, and violence, Disciples of Christ Jesus are called to gather, to pray, and to be witnesses of love in a world that has forgotten how to love. We cry for peace with justice. ~ Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick
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​PRAYER FOR PEACE
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Almighty God our heavenly Father, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
The Search Committee urges the use of this prayer in all congregations of our Diocese as the concluding collect of the Prayers of the People, throughout the duration of the search process.
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PRAYER FOR THE SEARCH FOR OUR NEXT BISHOP
Gracious and loving God, we seek your provision as we search for the next bishop for the Diocese of Hawai'i. Help us recognize your divine plan and call a leader who will shepherd us along that path, a bishop who will embody and foster in us the wonders and excitement of discipleship. Grant us the wisdom to elect a bishop who will journey with us through challenging times and bring us ever closer to your eternal dream for humanity. Keep the Standing Committee, Search Committee and Transitions Committee focused on their mission, providing them with strength and determination to seek guidance from the Holy Spirit and to hear the voices of all the people of the Diocese. Finally, send your gracious Spirit to the members of the Convention of our Diocese who in faithful discernment will elect the next bishop. We ask all of this in the name of your Son, our loving Savior and ever-present Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Liturgy for Peace & Prayer for Peace (6/22/25)
The Bishop's Use of Archbishop Temple's Principles for Public Policy and Political Engagement (6/16/25)​
The June 5 Attack at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza​
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COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE:


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SAVE THE DATES:

  • Clergy Conference : August 25-27, Naniloa Grand, Big Island ​
  • ​"Talk Story" with the Standing Committee: July 18 & 19, Big Island, September 20, Maui
  • EAM/AAPI Leadership Retreat: September 11-14, Camp Mokulē'ia
  • ​CONVENTION 57: October 24-25, 2025, 'Iolani School
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​Click for more info:
  • ​​​O'AHU-HONOLULU: July 5, The Cathedral of St. Andrew​ ​
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SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES
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#2: July 26 - The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton 
​#3: August 2 - Robin Wall Kimmerer

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LATEST NEWS & HEADLINE LINKS:


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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I:
  • Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Bishop Search Retreat & Prayer, Congratulations Class of 2025 & Bishop's Awards, EAM/AAPI Leadership Retreat, Celebrating Juneteenth (6/26/25)
  • Special: Liturgy for Peace with Holy Eucharist at the Cathedral, June 25, at noon (6/22/25)
  • Special: The Bishop's Use of Archbishop Temple's Principles for Public Policy and Political Engagement (6/16/25)
  • Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Episcopal Peace Fellowship chapter, Presiding Bishop letter, Addiction Awareness Workshops continue, Triennial Deacon's Conference, E Kama‘ilio Kākou: (Heart to Heart), and more (6/13/25)
  • Hawaiian Church Chronicle Supplement: Bishop's Special Fund, RIP: Decker, Kusumoto, DuTiell, Trinity Sunday for Camp, Boesak webinar, and more (6/5/25)
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 ​THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND:
  • Navajoland officially becomes missionary diocese with Executive Council vote on constitution(6/24/25)
  • Church leaders pledge to meet ‘challenging times’ with Christian witness, financial prudence (6/23/25)
  • RIP: The Ven. J. Stannard Baker, deacon and pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights, dies at 79 (6/24/25)
  • Utah cathedral opened its doors to shelter ‘No Kings’ rally protesters as shots rang out (6/18/25)
  • Dioceses, parishes across The Episcopal Church to mark Juneteenth with events and celebrations (6/13/25)
  • LA vigil rallies faith community in peaceful protest of ICE raids, federal policy (6/12/25)
  • Episcopalians join other faith leaders, lawmakers, in DC rally against budget bill (6/11/25)​

LATEST FEATURE STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLE:

For links to more articles, visit the Article Archives webpage HERE​, or full issues HERE.
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Congratulations Class of 2025 & Bishop's Awards
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Addiction Awareness Workshops Continue
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Ignite Change: Triennial Deacon's Conference
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Holy Innocents' Hale Aloha Cemetery
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Chaplains to Retired Clergy Conference
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2025 Chrism Mass & Spring Training

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Bishop Search & Transition Underway
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Diocesan Youth Retreat
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​Episopal Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Retreat
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Celebrating Beginnings & Endings
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Celebrating King Kamehameha V & Dean at Cathedral
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Collaboration Success Story

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​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:
2025 CHRISM MASS & SPRING TRAINING

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"Overall, the event was thoughtfully planned and spiritually enriching. What worked well was the strong sense of community, the variety of speakers and topics, and the integration of faith and culture throughout the day. The Chrism Mass was especially moving, and the plenary sessions offered deep insight and inspiration." ​
[May 8, 2025]  The Diocese of Hawai'i held its annual Chrism Mass and Spring Training event on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. For the Diocesan Support Center (DSC) team, this year's event was a trial run for a number of new registration and check-in procedures for future events. Name tags were color-coded (including the lanyards), and scratch tickets revealing the event's swag choice are being considered as a way to keep certain information secure for upcoming elections. Even the process for check-in, which may have seemed "over-the-top" for this sort of event, was really a test for future annual meetings and elections.  Organizers were appreciative of everyone's cooperation and understanding.

Although churches are usually busy during this time of year in preparation for Holy Week and Easter, no one could have predicted that a nationwide (and even worldwide) organization of rallies and demonstrations would take place on the same day, likely affecting the attendance numbers that were a bit lower than previous years. The "Hands Off!" rallies, that took place at over 1,400 sites across the United States, were held at prominent locations like government buildings and busy intersections, as folks took to the streets to protest the new administration's actions and sweeping policy changes.​ Yet despite the distractions, the reverence of our Chrism Mass and the passion of our Spring Training speakers were on full display.
VIEW COMPLETE COVERAGE HERE

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