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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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Bishop's Farewell Tour Continues  - July through August, O'ahu, Hawai'i Island, Kaua'i and Maui. 
Annual Clergy Conference - August 24-26, 2026, Kaua'i
​Convention 58 - October 16 & 17, 2026, 'Iolani School. O'ahu 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REV. LIBBY BERMAN, elected Sixth Bbishop 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:

• Chronicle Supplement: Count down events & activities (9/6/25)
• Special Message from the Bishop: Support & Prayers for the Diocese of Spokane (8/3/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Bishop's message on Palestinian Christians - "Hear Their Voices"; Visitations, important transition dates, the "Brothers"- Convention 58 chaplains, Clergy Conference theme (7/23/26)
• Special: A Letter from the Bishop to the Diocese - Numbers: A look back as we move forward (7/10/26)
• Hawaiian Church Chronicle: Announcing Interim Canon Pastor at The Cathedral, Visiting St. John the Baptist, Book flights for Convention 58 NOW!, 'Iolani School welcomes Dr. Melinda Bihn (7/9/26)​

 ​THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH & BEYOND:

• Archbishop of Canterbury ends Africa tour with calls for healing from church’s role in slavery (8/5/26)
• Spokane bishop responds to region’s wildfires (8/4/25)
• Wisconsin church supports storm-weary neighbors responding to tornado devastation (7/29/26)
• Arizona bishop joins effort to protect marriage equality from potential Supreme Court reversal (7/27/26)​
• West Texas diocese applies lessons from 2025 floods to its relief efforts after latest disaster (7/23/26)
• Episcopal leaders call for renewed protections for Haitians facing deportation under Trump (7/21/26)
• Washington National Cathedral to host funeral for South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (7/21/26)​

LATEST FEATURE STORIES FROM THE CHRONICLE:

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

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

Chrism Mass & Spring Training

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AANHPI Leadership Retreat

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

​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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