The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

What The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i does

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i is a constituent diocese of The Episcopal Church (USA) and the Anglican Communion, providing ecclesiastical governance, spiritual leadership, and administrative oversight for 36 worshipping communities across the Hawaiian Islands (O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, Moloka'i, and Hawai'i Island) plus Guam and Saipan. Founded in 1862 when King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma invited the Church of England to Hawai'i, it became the Diocese of Hawai'i in 1969 and is led by Bishop Diocesan Robert L. Fitzpatrick (since 2007), with Bishop-elect Libby Berman scheduled for consecration in November 2026. The organization is headquartered at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu and operates through canonical governance structures including the Annual Meeting of Convention, Diocesan Council, and Standing Committee.

The Diocese's service portfolio spans four core lines: (1) weekly worship, Christian formation, sacramental ministry, and outreach delivered through 36 churches with ethnic-specific congregations (Hawaiian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean); (2) K-12 and early-childhood education through 7 affiliated schools, including 'Iolani School, St. Andrew's Schools, Seabury Hall, and St. John's School in Guam; (3) Camp Mokulē'ia, an O'ahu North Shore camp and retreat center offering summer camp, family weekends, and youth programming; and (4) central administrative coordination via the Diocesan Support Center, encompassing personnel, finance, communications, safe-church training, grants, and youth ministry. Its distinguishing characteristics are the integration of Native Hawaiian spiritual concepts (mana, mālama, pono) into ministry and active disaster-relief operations, including Maui wildfire recovery (2023) and Kona Low cyclone flood response (2026) in partnership with Episcopal Relief & Development.

The Diocese is a religious nonprofit under canonical, not commercial, ownership. Revenue derives from parish pledges and offerings, diocesan assessments, school tuition and endowment income, camp fees, grants, and donations, but specific financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Headcount is 251–500 across clergy, diocesan staff, school employees, and camp personnel. Marketing and outreach are conducted through episcopalhawaiinews.org, the Hawaiian Church Chronicle e-news, YouTube, social media, and in-person events including the Annual Meeting of Convention and Bishop visitations. As a non-traded, non-venture-backed religious organization, there are no investors, shareholders, or capital markets participants; governance and ownership rest with The Episcopal Church (USA) and canonical diocesan bodies.

Name

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i

Legal name

The Episcopal Church in Hawai'i

Website

https://episcopalhawaii.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i is a religious nonprofit that provides ecclesiastical governance and ministry for 36 Episcopal churches, 7 schools, and Camp Mokulē'ia across the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, and Saipan, serving parishioners, students, and the broader community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Religious organization
• Episcopal diocese
• Worship services
• Christian education
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i is a religious nonprofit that provides spiritual oversight and ministry across 36 worshipping communities in the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, and Saipan. It operates 7 affiliated schools, Camp Mokulē'ia retreat center, and a Diocesan Support Center that delivers administrative, formation, and outreach services including disaster relief. The Diocese also runs the Waiolaihui'ia Center for Ministry for clergy formation and lifelong Christian education.

Product overview

The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i is a religious organization providing spiritual, educational, and community services rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include 36 worshipping church communities across Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan; affiliated K-12 and early childhood schools; Camp Mokulē'ia retreat center on Oahu's North Shore; and a central Diocesan Support Center providing administrative coordination for clergy, congregations, and ministries. The Diocese does not offer software products, platforms, or technology-as-a-service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• The Diocese has served communities through major disasters including the 2023 Maui wildfires and the 2026 Kona Low flooding, providing cash-and-voucher assistance to thousands of affected residents.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Episcopal Relief & DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Episcopal Relief & Development partners with the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i to provide cash-and-voucher assistance (CVA) to residents displaced by severe flooding following a Kona Low cyclone that struck Hawai'i in March 2026. The assistance supports affected residents with temporary lodging, food, transportation, clean-up and replacement of essential household items, bridging victims to long-term case management resources.
• KauluakalanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKauluakalana is a community-based nonprofit founded in 2019 by kama'aina of Kailua, focused on 'aina restoration, cultural revitalization, community regeneration, and renewal of kuleana in Kailua. The Diocese partners with them for Convention Education Day volunteer activities at Ulupō Heiau.
• Reppun (Waianu) FarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReppun Brothers' Waianu Farm in Waiahole Valley specializes in sustainable organic agriculture including kalo (taro), corn, sweet potato, breadfruit, coffee, and cacao. The Diocese partners with them for Convention Education Day hands-on volunteer activities.
• Ka Papa Lo'i O KānewaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKa Papa Lo'i O Kānewai is a cultural restoration site that the Diocese partners with for Convention Education Day activities focused on Hawaiian cultural reconnection and malama 'aina.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts: The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts is a historical Episcopal diocese with comparable institutional age, parish network size, and educational affiliations. Its governance and canonical structure closely mirror the Hawaiian diocese's framework.
• Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles: The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is a comparable US Episcopal diocese with similar scale, multi-county geographic spread, affiliated schools, and diocesan governance structure. It serves a comparably sized and culturally diverse membership base in Southern California.
• Episcopal Diocese of New York: The Episcopal Diocese of New York is one of the largest Episcopal dioceses in the US with a comparable network of parishes, schools, and diocesan administrative apparatus. Its urban footprint and Cathedral-based governance mirror the structural model used in Hawai'i.
• Episcopal Diocese of Chicago: The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is a mid-sized US Episcopal diocese with a comparable mix of urban and suburban parishes, affiliated schools, and a similar Bishop-led governance structure. It provides a benchmark for operations outside coastal geographies.
• Episcopal Diocese of Washington: The Episcopal Diocese of Washington operates a similar governance model with a Cathedral seat (Washington National Cathedral), affiliated schools, and a comparable number of parishes across a defined geographic territory. It offers a benchmark for diocesan operations at similar institutional scale.
• Episcopal Diocese of Olympia: The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia covers Washington State and is a Pacific-Northwest Episcopal diocese of comparable institutional size. Its mix of urban and rural parishes, school affiliations, and reliance on a Cathedral seat provide structural parallels.
• Episcopal Diocese of San Diego: The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is a Pacific-coast Episcopal diocese with comparable cross-border cultural dynamics, affiliated schools, and a smaller geographic footprint. Its scale and operational model closely match the Hawaiian diocese.
• Episcopal Diocese of Virginia: The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is a comparable mainline Episcopal diocese with a strong network of affiliated schools and parishes. Its scale, governance structure, and reliance on legacy institution brand strength closely parallel the Hawaiian diocese.

Broad incumbents

• Anglican Church of Canada: The Anglican Church of Canada operates under the same Anglican Communion structure as the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i, with parallel diocesan governance, theological education institutions, and Indigenous ministry programs. It is a broader denominational peer in a neighboring Commonwealth country.
• Diocese of Honolulu (Roman Catholic): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Honolulu is the dominant Christian institution in the same Hawaiian geography, operating parishes, schools, and ministries under comparable governance. It is the most direct inter-denominational peer operating in the same service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCC0MzhYt-W3F3p66CHkUjbg
• Facebookfacebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseHawaii
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-episcopal-church-in-hawai-i

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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