March 13, 2026

(Due to the special Bishop candidate announcement, this issue was delayed a day.)

This issue's header photo features our clergy taken on Saturday, February 28, 2026, right after the annual Chrism Mass at The Cathedral of St. Andrew. It was followed by the Spring Training event. Be sure to read all about it in an upcoming Chronicle issue with lots of photos and fully recorded plenary sessions. (Photo: S. Nishioka)

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

IN THIS ISSUE:

REGULAR FEATURED SECTIONS:

Bishop's Corner - Sneak Peek at Chrism Mass & Spring Training; Visitation at St. Columba's
Bishop Search & Transition - Meet the Candidates!
Kahuaola - Walk for Wai, Saturday, March 21
Island Happenings - At the Cathedral; In the News - Recognizing Library Champions! (Matt Brown and Nadine Nakamura)

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING:

Special Meeting of Convention to Elect the Sixth Bishop - Registration is now open!
Reminder to Churches - Holy Week & Easter info
Student Scholarships Deadline Extended to March 31
Coming Up! ECW Quarterly Meeting - With keynote speaker the Rev. Canon Sandy Graham
Coming Up at Camp Mokulēʻia - Open House, Summer Camp, Diocesan Youth Retreat
Coming Up: O'ahu Highlight - Eucharistic Minister/Eucharistic Visitor Training; see what's happening around the Diocese!

THE BISHOP'S CORNER

Sneak Peek of the Bishop at Chrism Mass & Spring Training

Here are a few photos of the Bishop taken during the annual Chrism Mass & Spring Training event at The Cathedral of St. Andrew on Saturday, February 28. Look for a full feature article in the next Chronicle! (Photos: S. Nishioka)

Visitation to St. Columba's

On Hawai'i Island, the Bishop visited St. Columba's in Pa'auilo on Sunday, March 8, where brothers Andrew and Isaac Dupaya were confirmed, and Melissa Levitan was received into the Episcopal Church. Assisting the Bishop were Bishop Bob Gillies (visiting from Scotland) and transitional deacon Catherine McPherson-Tampos. (Photos: St. James' Facebook page)

Be sure to stay informed with the Bishop's latest messages by clicking on the button shown. All video messages also appear on the Dioceseʻs YouTube Channel and Facebook page.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DIOCESE

Visit the Diocese's Calendar page HERE for Diocesan events & activities.

MEET THE CANDIDATES FOR OUR NEXT BISHOP!

The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i is pleased to announce the slate of candidates from the Search Committee, presented for election of our Sixth Bishop. In case you missed the special announcement that went out yesterday, March 12, click HERE to view it now, or visit the Bishop Search & Transition webpage HERE for details. Your candidates are:

The Rev. Canon Andrew J. Arakawa

Lower School Chaplain, 'Iolani School

Honolulu, HI

The Rev. Timothy J. Yanni

Rector, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Phoenix, AZ

We have now entered into the "Nomination by Petition" period. This seven-day window will close on March 19 at 11:59 p.m. The petition process is an opportunity to continue discerning the person God is calling to be our next bishop. Individuals wishing to submit a petition nomination should consult Appendix B of Resolution #7, adopted by a majority vote of lay delegates and clergy at the 57th Annual Meeting of Convention on October 25, 2025. (For details, visit the Search & Transition webpage HERE for details.)

Ke Aloha Kākou Meet & Greets - From April 23 - 26, 2026, folks will have a chance to meet and engage directly with the candidates for the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, through Ke Aloha Kākou Meet & Greets. Click HERE for more information and HERE or on the button to register.

Please continue to pray for the Diocese: PRAYER FOR THE SEARCH FOR OUR NEXT BISHOP

Registration is Open!

All voting members of Convention should have received a postcard in the mail informing them of the upcoming Special Meeting of Convention to elect the Sixth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i. This meeting will not be like the Annual Meetings you may have attended in the past. There is only one order of business: the election.

In addition, an important email from Rae Costa was sent to all voting members of Convention (including alternates and wardens) on Wednesday, March 11. It contains information about the meeting, including the registration link, delegate changes, credentials, voting, travel, lodging, and more. If you did not receive it, please email Rae HERE or call (808) 536-7776, ext. 326, to be sure that we have your proper contact information. For more information and to keep informed about the search and transition process to elect our next bishop, visit the diocesan website HERE.

Reminder to Churches: Submit your Holy Week & Easter Info!

Just a reminder to all churches that if you haven't done so already, please submit your Holy Week & Easter schedules for inclusion in the Special Edition Chronicle going out on Wednesday, March 25. Please submit your graphics by Monday, March 23. If you do not have artwork, please email your service info by Friday, March 20, to Communications HERE, and one will be created for you.

Extended: Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026!

Bishops' Scholarships for 2026-2027 School Year

Applications for two diocesan student scholarship opportunities are being accepted for the 2026-2027 school year. They are:

The Bishop's Scholarship Fund
The Chang Clergy Children's Scholarship Fund

Application packets are due in the Office of the Bishop by Friday, March 31, 2026, 4:00 p.m. For more information and to download the complete application packet with the Bishop's letter, eligibility, and application, click HERE or visit the Diocesan website HERE. Should you have any questions, please contact Nani Carroll, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, by email HERE or call her at (808) 536-7776, x 302.

Coming Up! Episcopal Church Women Quarterly Meeting in April

The next quarterly gathering of the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Cathedral of St. Andrew's Von Holt Room. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. and the day's activities will end at 1:45 p.m.

The theme is "It is Well With My Soul" with keynote speaker the Rev. Canon Sandy Graham. He will talk about trusting God's peace, exploring the "3R's" - Reflection, Repentance, Reconciliation. There will be a workshop after lunch making Anglican Prayer beads, so be sure to RSVP to be sure there will be enough kits. To RSVP, email Louise Aloy HERE.

Camp Mokulēʻia Summer Camp Open House & Schedule!

Camp Mokulēʻia invites all to their Summer Camp Open House on Sunday, April 12, with tours running from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Then register for their summer camp program and save with early bird rates!

Reminder: Register for the Diocesan Youth Retreat coming up April 10-12!!

Calling all youth in grades 6-12 for a fabulous weekend of fun and fellowship! Visit the Camp Mokulēʻia website HERE or scan the QR codes on the fliers.

Walk for Wai: Saturday, March 21 - Wear Blue!

We welcome you to join the Walk for Wai for World Water Day on Saturday, March 21, starting at 9:00 a.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park to Kapiolani Park.

We are calling on everyone to continue to pay attention and engage with our government leaders to ensure that they continue to work to clean up the ongoing aquifer contamination resulting from the November 2021 Red Hill catastrophe, for the protection of our islands' vital drinking water resources and for the survival and water security of our kūpuna and keiki. Please mark your calendars and let your friends and networks know! We must show the Navy and federal government that the public continues to demand the Navy’s accountability and to uphold its obligation in meaningful remediation efforts, research, and provide public transparency to fully clean up the contamination that continues to threaten O’ahu’s water aquifers. (See a larger view of the flyer in the Coming Up section at the bottom of this email.)

OPPORTUNITIES

ORDAINED POSITION OPENINGS:

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

Full-time Priest-in-Charge/Rector - Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Hilo, Big Island
Part-time Vicar - Grace Episcopal Church, Ho'olehua, Moloka'i
Full-time Priest-in-Charge/Rector - St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church, Honolulu, O'ahu

LAY POSITION OPENINGS:

(Visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information.)

Part-time Church Office Administrator - Lutheran Church of Honolulu, O'ahu (Note: The Episcopal Church and ELCA are in a relationship of full communion.)

Diocesan Youth Retreat: April 10-12 - Camp Mokulēʻia
Camp Mokulēʻia Summer Camp Open House: Sunday, April 12
Ke Aloha Kākou Candidate Meet-and-Greets: April 23-26, all islands! More info HERE.
SPECIAL MEETING OF CONVENTION TO ELECT THE 6TH BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF HAWAI'I: Saturday, May 16 - 'Iolani School More info HERE.

ISLAND HAPPENINGS

Visit the Diocese's Community Calendar page HERE for ongoing activities in your neighborhood.

AT THE CATHEDRAL...

Choral Evensong

The Feast of St. Patrick

Sunday, March 15, 5:30 p.m.

Slipper Drive Continues

For Princess Ruth Ke‘elikōlani Middle School continues this Sunday, through the Season of Lent. Collection bins will be in the Cathedral for your donations!

Regional Confirmation Event

Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:30 p.m. during the Easter Vigil

The Cathedral of St. Andrew: 229 Queen Emma Square, Honolulu, HI 96813

www.cathedralhawaii.org

IN THE NEWS...

Recognizing Library Champions!

Two of our church members in the Diocese were recently recognized by the Hawai'i State Library System for their work in support of our public libraries. They are Matthew Brown (The Cathedral of St. Andrew) and Nadine Nakamura (All Saints' Church). The story and photos are from the Hawai'i State Public Library System newsletter:

Each February, the Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi (FLH) recognize the library staff who provide outstanding service to their communities. Awardees were nominated by library patrons and selected by a Friends committee. In addition, the group acknowledges its Volunteers of the Year and names a Legislator of the Year to say mahalo to a champion in the State Legislature. Join us in celebrating and congratulating this year’s winners!

LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR

Matthew Brown, Managing Librarian, Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

Matt has a passion for ensuring access to reading for everyone. He’s started book groups, a Dungeons and Dragons program, and conducted several kanikapila sessions for library patrons. Keiki across the state know him as Santa Matt and enjoy his stories during the holiday season! He is pictured with Governor Josh Green.

LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR

House Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura

Speaker Nadine K. Nakamura, House District 15, was named Legislator of the year for her strong support for the recent Princeville Public Library renovations and for identifying a location for a new library in Kapaʻa, one outside of the inundation zone. She is pictured with Stacey A. Aldrich,State Librarian and Nainoa Mau, Executive Director Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi.

COMING UP!

O'ahu Highlight:

Eucharistic Minister/Eucharistic Visitor Training

The Gifts of God for the People of God +++ Nā Makana a ke Akua no ka Po‘e o ke Akua

Gather at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on Queen Emma Square for Eucharistic Minister and Visitor Training:

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026

10:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon

All needing training or license renewal are welcome! Please register by emailing the Cathedral Office: office@cathedralhawaii.org

THIS SATURDAY! MARCH 14

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu

THIS SATURDAY! MARCH 14

(Online via Zoom)

Shared by Holy Apostles, Hilo, Hawai'i Island

Does your church have an upcoming event you'd like posted? Send your graphics to Diocesan Communications HERE.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Kaua'i Roastery Courtyard, 3840 Hanapepe Rd., Kaua'i (Fundraiser for Gia from St. John's-Episcopal Church on West Kaua'i)

SATURDAY, MARCH 21

Walk for Wai, Ala Moana Beach Park to Kapiolani Park, Honolulu, O'ahu

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Hālau Wa'a, 91-1122 Kama'aha Loop, Kapolei, O'ahu

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

St. Columba's, 43-1425 Hauola Rd, Pa‘auilo, Hawai'i Island

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

St. Michael & All Angels, 4364 Hardy St., Lihue, Kaua'i

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 17-18

St. John's, 8992 Kula Hwy, Kula, Maui

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH LENT

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu

ONGOING THURSDAYS

St. Augustine's, 54-3801 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapa'au, Hawai'i Island

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

St. Clement's, 1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, O'ahu

The Episcopal Church & Beyond...

Reminders (Previously Announced)

Church of the Holy Apostles in Hilo is now receiving names for a full-time Priest-in-Charge/Rector. Interested persons can visit the Diocesan website HERE for more information and to download the church profile. The deadline for receiving names is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Ho'imi Pono Training for your Congregation! Ready to schedule Anti-Racism training for your church leadership, clergy, vestry, and Bishop's Committee? Contact Mary Carpenter HERE or call 808-221-4367

Registration is now open for the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Retreat taking place in Seattle, Washington, April 15-17, 2026. Based in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in cooperation with the Church’s Asiamerica Ministries, this retreat offers a sacred space for clergy and lay leaders of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage to explore AANHPI history, worship together, and translate collective stories into advocacy for migrant communities.For more information and to register, click HERE.

Applications Open for 2026-2027 Episcopal Service Year for Young Adults - Young adults interested in a transformative outreach experience in the U.S. or abroad are encouraged to apply for unique opportunities with the Episcopal Service Corps (ESC) and Young Adult Service Corps (YASC). Apply online HERE.

Required Safe Church Training - This is a reminder that Safe Church training is mandatory for all clergy, employees, vestry members, and most volunteers. Please read The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i Safeguarding Policy and the Diocesan Safe Church Training Webpage. This training needs to be renewed every three years. Contact your church's Safe Church Administator or priest for more information, or if you have questions, email Nani Carroll.