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June 25, 2026
OUR 'OHANA AT WORSHIP & IN ACTION
MAUI: Hope, Healing & Mixed Emotions on the Second Anniversary of the Wildfires
​[Hawaiian Church Chronicle, August 14, 2025] Friday, August 8, 2025, marked the second anniversary of the deadly wildfires that ravaged Maui, decimating the town of Lahaina, and wreaking havoc in Kula and Kīhei. Like last year's one-year anniversary, special remembrance events were planned this year including another morning paddleout at Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park, a noon gathering at the County building in Wailuku, and a Memorial Tribute at the Lahaina Civic Center in the evening. 

Kalani Holokai, the Diocese's  Community Relations Coordinator for Maui, once again served as my "chauffer" and the best guide one could ask for.  She picked me up from my cousin's place in Kahului bright and early Friday morning, in anticiption of traffic heading to Hanaka‘ō‘ō Beach Park for the paddleout. We made good time, and decided to stop at the site of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church first. ​ READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
CEMETEREY / COLUMBARIUM UPDATE & STATUS REQUESTS:
​We have had many inquiries about the state of Holy Innocents' Cemetery/Columbarium. From our visits so far, all niches seem to be intact, complete with their informational plaques. Damage to the columbarium is significant, but mostly this involved the roof, marble facing, and the central sculpture. Due to generous donations, the cemetery has been cleared and will soon undergo repairs. If you have a question about a specific burial/inurnment, please use the form HERE, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • [June 25, 2026] Chronicle Feature - I Mua Kākou: Moving Forward Together on Maui - VIEW HERE
  • [October 9, 2025] Chronicle - Family Reunion Generates Large Donation for Holy Innocents - VIEW HERE
  • [September 11, 2025] Chronicle Feature - Lights for Lahaina - VIEW HERE
  • [August 14, 2025] Chronicle Special Feature - Hope, Healing & Mixed Emotions on the Second Anniversary of the Wildfires - VIEW HERE​​​
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  • ​[May 22, 2025] Chronicle - Blessing & Prayers at the Holy Innocents' Hale Aloha Cemetery - VIEW HERE
  • [August 8, 2024] Bishop's Special Message:  A Prayer for the Anniversary of the Maui Fires - VIEW HERE
  • [July 25, 2024] Chronicle Special Feature - Diocese Receives Federal Grant for Holy Innocents Church Records - VIEW HERE
  • [July 25, 2024] Chronicle Special Feature - A Year After: Restoring homes, hearts, and Holy Innocents Episcopal Church & Episcopal Relief & Development Revisits Maui - VIEW HERE
  • [April 25, 2024] Chronicle Special Feature - Project Lokelani Roses for Maui - VIEW HERE