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The Right Reverend Robert L. Fitzpatrick

(Pronouns: he, him, his)

Bishop Diocesan

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Join us IN PERSON for the Diocese's annual Chrism Mass & Spring Training event being held at The Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. This event is open to all clergy and lay*. The theme for Spring Training 2022 is from our Diocesan “Anthem” commissioned from Joe Camacho: "Pili Pa’a - We stand as one"

The day will begin at 9:00 AM with a Chrism Mass and Eucharist that will include the Renewal of Clergy Vows and Renewal of Baptismal Vows. Immediately following the mass will be Spring Training 2022 sponsored by the Racial Reconciliation Task Force, and will include a variety of workshops. For more information and to register, visit the event webpage HERE.

*Note: REGISTRATION IS OPEN TO EVERYONE! Due to budget realities, we can only cover of inter-island fare for clergy and one lay person per neighbor congregation. However, if any neighbor island congregation currently has no clergy, or the priest is unable to attend, please contact the Rev. Cn. Sandy Graham HERE and the Diocese will cover the cost for two interested lay people to attend.

Are you looking for a fun and meaningful summer position where you can facilitate waterfront activities, team-building, and games, while sharing your Christian faith with campers of all ages? If so, we hope you’ll apply to join our 2022 Summer Staff here at Camp Mokule’ia! Apply now! For more information, click HERE for job description and application:

If you have questions, contact the Camp's Assistant Director, Lynea Mitchell at (808) 637-6241 or email.

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) is mobilizing with Anglican agencies and other partners in order to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Click on the link below to donate now.

Your immediate support will help Episcopal Relief & Development and other Anglican partners help in this international crisis.

All youth (grades 6-12) are invited to participate in one of our Diocesan Youth Ministry-sponsored Prayer hikes that have been rescheduled for Saturday, March 26, 2022. Prayer hikes will be offered on three islands: ​O'ahu, Kaua'i and Hawai'i Island. All hikes will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM. Please register HERE, or for more information, visit the event webpage HERE. Deadline for registration is March 23, 2022

Be sure to visit the Commission on Native Hawaiian Ministry's (CONHM) webpage HERE to view some of our kanaka maoli clergy who will be offering weekly video reflections on the gospel for each Sunday during Lent. Open yourself to hear a word or theme differently, and learn something about our host culture here in these islands. Videos for the coming Sunday's gospel lesson will be posted the Thursday before.

From the Creation Care Team:

Through the years, many Episcopalians have found the Good Friday Offering to be an effective way to express their support for the ministries of the three dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. Pastoral care, education, and health care continue to be primary ministries through which the reconciling spirit of the Christian faith serves all in need. Participation in this ministry is welcome. The generous donations of Episcopalians help the Christian presence in the Land of the Holy One to be a vital and effective force for peace and understanding among all of God’s children. Visit the Episcopal Church website HERE for more info.

As part of their Makana Mele Concert series, All Saints' Episcopal Church in Kapa'a is welcoming guest organists for two very special concerts in March. This Saturday, March 12, award winning organist Alcee Chriss, III performs at 6:00 PM. The second concert will be Saturday, March 19 and feature Katelyn Emerson. For more information, visit their website HERE.

St. John's Episcopal Church in Kula is excited to announce that they are now receiving names for the next Priest-in-Charge/Rector! Wonderful people in a beautiful location, St. John's has strong and healthy lay leadership with an eye toward the future and connecting with the larger community (in many cases re-connecting, given pandemic realities). This is a full-time position with rectory. For more information, please visit the Diocesan website HERE

Mark your calendars for St. Augustine's Shop & Go Event taking place on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. There will be lots of great items from their Thrift Shop and Boutique, loads of ono food, baked goods, plants and produce. St. Augustine's is located at 54-3801 Akoni Pule Highway in Kapa'au. For more information, click HERE.

[March 7, 2022] As the Rev. Jamesetta Hammons quilts the image of Absalom Jones, The Episcopal Church’s first Black priest, she wrestles with the way his ministry has shaped her own, more than two centuries after his death. READ MORE

[March 4, 2022] What if Episcopalians and Episcopal leaders could get data on the state of the church and its congregations nearly in real time as they grapple with some of the biggest challenges of the day, from navigating the pandemic to confronting racial injustice? That is the idea behind Episcopal Pulse, a mini-survey experiment backed by TryTank Experimental Laboratory and developed by the FaithX Project. READ MORE

[March 3, 2022] Among the groups with a presence at this year’s General Convention will be a new self-organized caucus of LGBTQ+ members of the House of Deputies. The group of over 100 members is working in small groups as the July 7-14 convention scheduled to take place in person in Baltimore, Maryland, approaches, identifying priorities and developing potential resolutions that could advance the cause of LGBTQ+ inclusion across the church. READ MORE

[March 2, 2022] Episcopalians on Ash Wednesday are taking advantage of waning case counts, hospitalizations and deaths in the United States to begin renewing some Lenten practices from before the pandemic. One of the most visible of those practices is Ashes to Go, in which clergy members post themselves on sidewalks, at train stations and in other public spaces to impose ashes on passersby. READ MORE

Applications are now being accepted for two Diocesan Scholarship funds that are available to students for the 2022-2023 school year.

The submission deadline is Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 4:00 PM (HST). For more information, eligibility requirements and to download the application packet, click HERE. Should you have any questions, please e-mail Denise Esposito.

Lent Madness Itʻs that time of year when Lent Madness fans are gearing up for another season of learning, engaging and voting! For well over a decade, people of faith the world over have been filling out bracket forms and rooting for their favorites in the annual “saintly smackdown.” For those who are new to Lent Madness, it is a unique blend of competition, learning, and humor, allowing participants to be inspired by the ways in which God has worked through the lives of saintly souls across generations and cultures. Throughout Lent, thirty-two saints will battle to win the coveted Golden Halo. Based loosely on the NCAA basketball tournament of a similar name, this online devotion pits saints against one another in a bracket as voters choose their favorites throughout this penitential season.

Back in 2012, our very own Queen Emma made the impressive climb to the final Golden Halo round, just barely losing to Mary Magdalene. Many around the globe who never heard of our Queen were able to learn about her many compassionate deeds worthy of a saint! QUEEN EMMA IS BACK IN 2022! Get ready to cast your vote on March 21 when she will be up against Hugh of Lincoln.

Visit the Lent Madness website HERE to learn more and get ready to learn and cast your votes!

Register Now for Camp Mokule'ia's 2022 Programs

Camp Mokule'ia announces its popular Family Stay-Cay dates and Youth Summer Camps. Registration is now open! Click HERE for more info.