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LATEST HIGHLIGHTS & SPECIAL MESSAGES:

Bishop's Easter Message 2026

​[April 2, 2026] Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick shares his final Easter message as Bishop Diocesan, with much hope in a broken world. In it he shares an essay by Arthur Michael Ramsey, the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury (November 14, 1904-1988), and one of his favorite Easter hymns by Charles Wesley. ​
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PRESIDING BISHOP SEAN ROWE: SUPPORT HOLY LAND MINISTRIES THROUGH GOOD FRIDAY OFFERING:  For more than a century, Episcopalians have given generously to the Good Friday Offering, which supports the vital work and ministries of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.  READ FULL LETTER

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A Special Letter from the Bishop

[March 26, 2026] During a meeting of the Convention Plans Committee, I was asked to write an article about what to expect during the Special Convention on May 16, and to offer some thoughts on discernment as we prepare for that special day. I then attended the House of Bishops meeting (March 17-23).  READ FULL LETTER

​Final Slate of Three Candidates for the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

​The final slate of candidates for the Sixth Bishop were announced by the Standing Committee on Monday, March 23. View the announcement HERE or visit the Bishop Search and Transition webpage HERE.

 Special: Camp Update

[March 25, 2026]  We thank everyone for their prayers during the recent storm system that wreaked havoc across the islands. We share an update from Camp Mokulēʻia that went out yesterday, March 24. We ask that you keep them and the hundreds of flood victims in your prayers as a challenging road to recovery begins
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PRAYER FOR THE BISHOP SEARCH:  Throughout the duration of the bishop search process, please continue to pray. View the prayer on the Bishop Search & Transition webpage HERE.

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COMING UP IN THE DIOCESE:

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COMING UP!

Diocesan Youth Retreat - April 10-12, Camp Mokulēʻia, details HERE
​Ke Aloha Kākou Candidate Meet & Greets - April 23-26, Details HERE
​Special Meeting of Convention - May 16, 2026, 'Iolani School 

Status & Upcoming: Final slate of
candidates have been announced! Ke Aloha Kākou Candidate Meet & Greets take place in April; ​Stay informed--Visit the Bishop Transition webpage HERE for details.

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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I:

• Special: Bishop's Easter Message 2026 (4/2/26)
• Special Letter from the Bishop (3/26/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: House of Bishop's, Historic Flooding, Pasalo at UNCSW, Final Slate, St. Christopher's receiving names, Retired Clergy Families- Joanne Coon (3/26/26)
• Special: Camp Mokulēʻia Update (3/25/26)
• Special Edition Chronicle: Holy Week & Easter services around the Diocese (3/25/26)
• Special: Final Slate of Three Candidates for the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i (3/23/26)
• Special: Urgent Prayers for Camp Mokulēʻia & Flood Victims (3/20/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Sneak Peek at Chrism Mass & Soring Training, Meet the candidates, Registration for Special Meeting of Convention, ECW Quarterly Meeting (3/13/26)​

 ​THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND:

• Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally installed in service attended by Anglican Communion leaders (3/25/26)
• Episcopal delegates, leaders reflect on 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women (3/24/26)
• Supreme Court hears case supported by Episcopal leaders challenging US asylum policies (3/24/26)
• Hawai‘i diocese calls for prayers after rainstorms, floods devastate O‘ahu’s North Shore (3/23/26)
• Indigenous Episcopal leaders address missing, murdered women and girls in panel discussion (3/12/26)
• Presiding bishop, interfaith leaders lead prayer vigil for peace in the Middle East (3/10/26)
• Episcopal church supports chaplains, service members in time of war (3/9/26)​

LATEST FEATURE STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLE:

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

Historic Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across the Diocese

​Reflection on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 70

A Taste of Ho'imi Pono

Founder's Day Chapel at 'Iolani

Annual Clergy Retreat

Queen Lili'uokalani Commemoration

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St. Andrew's Schools: Onipa'a 2026

Two New Priests Ordained

Christmas at The Cathedral

A Warm Welcome fo the Diocese's Newest Deacon

Giving Thanks to Our Community Partners

All Saints' Celebrates 100 Years

​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 Flooding Wreaks Havoc Across the Diocese

[Chronicle, March 26, 2026]  During the month of March, two back-to-back low pressure Kona storm systems wreaked havoc across the Hawaiian Island chain, causing some of the worst flooding the state has seen in decades. The first storm hit during the second week of March with weather stations on all islands reporting record-breaking rainfall daily. Torrential rains compounded with powerful wind gusts caused widespread destruction, especially in communities located near steams and run-off areas. After days of rain, saturated grounds and swollen streams had reached their limits turning roadways and fields into raging rivers, uprooting trees and leaving a trail of flooded vehicles. Thankfully, there have been no deaths reported. 

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​During the second storm system a few days later, areas on the north shore of O'ahu were evacuated due to the threat of a dam breach. Our own Camp Mokulēʻia, had already incurred heavy damage from the first storm including the loss of 10 trees and their zipline. Darrell Whitaker, Executive Director of the Camp, and his family, remained on site in the Lodge along with Libby Langford, the Food Services Director. They kept the generator going and a watchful eye on the property. One night at 3:00 a.m., Darrell reported that the entire camp grounds were flooded, knee-deep in most places, but it was during daylight when they could assess the damage. An ironwood tree had crushed a staffer's car, the already soft sandy soil left giant sink holes jeopardizing the seawall. There was structural damage to bathrooms, yurts, tentalos, and camp sites were washed out, including taking one of the tentalos into the ocean. (In case you missed it, a special announcement went out yesterday, March 25, with updates and ways to help support the camp by volunteering or making donations. Click HERE to view it.)

​A number of churches reported flooding, having to cancel in-person services and telling folks to stay safe at home. Trinity By-the-Sea in Kihei, Maui, which is prone to flooding, expected the worse. The Rev. Amy Crowe reported to the congregation that although it could have been much worse, the mud was still inches deep around the sanctuary overflow area. But the scariest moment occurred a little after midnight while she was scrolling through Facebook and saw their 40-foot shipping container, filled with brand new solar panels, floating down the street. Luckily, the panels were retrieved safely with just a bit of mud on them. In Napili, the Honolua United Methodist Church where Holy Innocents (destroyed in the Lahaina fire) is temporarily worshiping at, was hit hard with major damage to part of their building.

Rae Costa, Operations Manager, sent out an email to all churches with links for resources and information for filing claims. While churches clean up and assess damages, please keep all those affected by the flood in your prayers. The recovery and clean-up statewide will be a monumental task.

​For those seeking assistance or those wishing to make donations, comprehensive lists can be found on the websites for Hawaii Public Radio (HERE) and Honolulu Magazine (HERE). On O'ahu, While many of our churches are actively involved in feeding programs, St. Stephen's has partnered up with the Hawai'i Foodbank and a number of sites to provide flood relief and free food. The latest listing is shown below, but visit the St. Stephen's website HERE for the most current information.

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