Bishop Fitzpatrick Installs Nine Honorary Canons
The ceremony took place in Honolulu during a service marking the Feast of St. Luke.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick installed nine new honorary canons at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu. The service was held during a celebration of the Feast of St. Luke.
Why it matters
The installation recognizes significant contributions from church leaders within the broader Anglican community. This service reflects the church's ongoing efforts to honor leadership across international borders.
Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick installed 9 honorary canons at the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Two of the appointed leaders hail from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
The players
Robert Fitzpatrick
He is the Bishop serving the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai'i who presided over the installation at the Cathedral of St. Andrew.
Sione Ulu'ilakepa
He is an Archbishop who attended the installation service in Honolulu.
Jenny Te Paa-Daniel
She is a church leader from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia who was named an honorary canon.
Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi
He is a church leader from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia who was installed as an honorary canon.
The details
Archbishop Sione Ulu'ilakepa attended the event, which included the installation of Jenny Te Paa-Daniel and Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi. The service honored leaders from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
Timeline
The installation service took place on October 18, 2026.
Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick is scheduled to retire at the end of November 2026.
Market Landscape
The ceremony followed the established liturgical calendar associated with the Feast of St. Luke. This event marks a transition period for the diocese as Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick approaches his retirement at the end of the year.
Members of the Cathedral of St. Andrew can expect continued leadership transitions as the diocese prepares for the Bishop's upcoming departure. These appointments reflect the administrative changes occurring within the local congregation.
The takeaway
The installation ceremony highlights the interconnected nature of the Anglican Church across international regions. Members of the community may observe changes in diocesan leadership as the church moves toward its administrative transition in late November.
What happens next
Bishop Robert Fitzpatrick will retire at the end of November 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local leadership shifts in the People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Episcopal News Service.
