|
We extend our deep gratitude to all three candidates who offered themselves for discernment. Their willingness to share their gifts, vision, and faith with our communities across the region has been a profound blessing. We hold the candidates and their families in prayer as they continue to serve the Church with grace and dedication.
We also offer our heartfelt thanks to the Search Committee, for their faithful, prayerful, and diligent work of broad engagement and Spirit-led discernment. Their dedication has been a blessing, strengthening our shared life in Christ.
The Standing Committee further acknowledges the dedicated service of the Transitions Committee, whose leadership has been essential throughout this process. We are especially grateful for their careful planning and execution of the Ke Aloha Kākou Meet-and-Greet sessions, their coordination with congregations across the diocese, and the pastoral care they have offered to the candidates and their families.
Their work continues as they guide the diocese through the next stages of transition that includes preparations leading up to the Ka Haʻalele ʻAna farewell celebration after Education Day for Bishop Bob, and the ordination and consecration of the Bishop-Elect and the Ke Kipaʻana celebration in November.
We also thank the Elections Committee, the Credentials Committee, Dispatch of Business Committee, the Officers of the Convention, the Diocesan Support Center staff, and the many volunteers whose generous service made this special meeting possible.
We give special thanks for the leadership and pastoral presence of Bishop Robert L. Fitzpatrick, whose guidance helped ensure a smooth, orderly, and grace-filled election.
We are deeply grateful to the clergy and lay delegates, the congregations who hosted meet and greets and prayer gatherings, and all those across the diocese who upheld this process in prayer. Your faithfulness and participation embody the shared ministry of our diverse and far-flung Church.
And finally, we extend our sincere gratitude to ‘Iolani School for the generous use of their campus and for their gracious hospitality in welcoming us to the new Arrillaga Student Center.
| 
