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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:

From the Bishop: The Bishop's Cross & Honorary Canons

[September 24, 2026] ​I write to share some good news to honor some folk who have walked by my side during this journey, as well as contributed significantly to our Diocese during my tenure as Canon and now Bishop Diocesan. As my time with you all as Bishop Diocesan comes to a close, I would like to honor some of those people with either the “Bishop’s Cross” or by being named an Honorary Canon to the Cathedral of St. Andrew.

Since becoming Bishop of Hawai‘i in 2006, it has been my practice to present the “Bishop’s Cross” to those who have shown extraordinary service to the Church.   READ MORE

It's official! Consents have been received and the formal announcement made via The Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs HERE.  We await her ordination & consecration on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew!  Click HERE to go to the event webpage, and be sure to RSVP to attend!​

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STAY INFORMED! Visit the Bishop Transition webpage and the Ordination of the Sixth Bishop event page:

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From the Bishop: Disasters Around the Diocese

[September 12, 2025] My Dear Siblings in Christ Jesus: The Kona Lows, Hurricane Lala, and, now, Hurricane Lowell have impacted so many in the Hawaiian Islands. It was only in April that Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastated Saipan and then Super Typhoon Bavi passed near Guam.  READ MORE

Prayers in the Time of a Disaster

In light of the deadly storms and floods in Hawai'i, and the horrific disasters taking place all around the globe, we ask for your continued prayers:
An Anchor of Hope
God of compassion, you are our refuge and our strength, our sure rock in the midst of any storm... READ MORE

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. 
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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, 5:30 PM, The Cathedral of St. Andrew, O'ahu
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 Bishop-elect Libby Berman! We await her ordination and consecration at The Cathedral of St. Andrew, November 14, 2026.

LATEST NEWS & HEADLINE LINKS:

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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I:

• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: The Bishop's Cross and Honorary Canons, DSC staff farewell dinner; Features: Clergy Conference, Ordination of the Rev. Catherine McPherson-Tampos, ECW Annual Meeting (9/24/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle (Abbreviated): Disasters Around the Diocese, ECW Annual Meeting, Growing in Grace, Malama Makua this Sunday (9/12/26)
• Special: Convention 58 Updates (9/5/26)
• 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)

 ​THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND:

• Episcopal employee insurance rates rising as much as 14% in 2027, further straining church budgets (9/24/26)
• Province VIII’s creation care conference to address regional climate issues, center Indigenous voices (9/23/26)
• Missouri church’s GoFundMe seeks to sustain food pantry as more people go hungry (9/17/26)
• East Tennessee clergy cosign interfaith letter calling for end to county jail’s ICE enforcement agreement (9/16/26)​
• Church launches revised curriculum for Sacred Ground circles engaging with legacy of racism (9/10/26)
• Episcopal services of remembrance planned as US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks (9/9/26)
• Full & Equal gathering celebrates 50 years toward full inclusion, looks to future work (9/8/26)
• Deadly shooting in Minneapolis forces lockdown as Episcopalians arrive for church’s LGBTQ+ gathering (9/3/26)​

LATEST FEATURE STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLE:

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

Annual Clergy Conference

Ordination:  McPherson-Tampos

ECW Annual Meeting

Weathering the Storms

​Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage

​3rd Anniversary of the Maui Wildfires

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ERD: Lāhainā Wildfire Recovery

I MUA KĀKOU: Moving Forward Together on Maui

Saying Aloha to a Dynamic Duo

Congratulations Class of 2026

SPECIAL EDITION CHRONICLE (Bishop Election)

​Beyond Words: Expanding the Idea of the Sermon

DISASTERS: YOUR HELP IS NEEDED AROUND THE DIOCESE

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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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