As the re-entry restriction to zone 12B was lifted for the residents of Lahaina on Monday, November 27, 2023, Rev. Ai Hironaka, Business Manager Derrick Inouye, and I returned to the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission for the first time since the wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina on August 8, 2023.
See the October 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop: “Authentic Individuality” Obituary Notices New Youth Specialist: Emi Hashi Maui Wildfire Updates: Memorial Service, Robes for Rev. Hironaka, Donations 2023-2024 Social Concerns Fund Drive 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat Minister’s Ritual Workshop More Issues Headquarters Update...
See the September 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message from the Bishop Ministerial Assignment (Rev. Hironaka) Support from Japan for Maui Wildfire Relief Effort HHMH Triple Celebration (September 2024) 2023 Minister Lay Assistant Retreat (10/7-10/8, see flyer) Futaba Lecture Series (10/6, see HHHB calendar item) PBA Lighting Our...
The Maui Wildfires Memorial Service which was held on September 24, 2023, is now available to watch on YouTube. The video is embedded below, or you may view it on the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii Youtube channel at https://youtu.be/clyxKab2un0. It was a great service and touched all of our...
September 28, 2023 The Maui Wildfire engulfed the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on August 8, 2023. As of today, the Resident Minister, Reverend Ai Hironaka, President Aileen Cockett, and the temple members were not permitted to enter the temple property. Therefore, the Office of the Bishop is unable to provide you...
The August 2023 HQ Update begins with four items relating to the Maui wildfire disaster: a statement from Bishop Umitani, a message from President Warren Tamamoto, reminders about how to give to the Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Fund, and information about a Maui Wildfire Memorial Service on September 24. Several...
See the July 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Message From The Bishop Personnel 2022-2023 Social Concerns Fund Drive Update 66th YBA State Convention Report 2023 Hawaii District Nembutsu Seminar (8/26 with Rev. Dr. Jeff Wilson) Investiture Ceremony and Welcome Luncheon for Bishop Umitani (8/5) Honolulu & Oahu Hongwanji...
Content in the June 2023 edition of Ka Leo Kāhea (2.7 MB) includes: Leader Messages Bishop’s Corner: “Aloha to All of Us” President’s Message: Remembering the Tsunami of 1946 Incoming Bishop Acceptance Remarks Events, Committees, and Affiliates 111th Legislative Assembly Held; Sharing Joy Together In Person Project Dana Honors and...
See the June 2023 Headquarters Update for the following content: Columns and News Bishop Eric Matsumoto’s final column as Bishop: “Namo-amida-butsu!” Reflections on the Joint Celebration in Kyoto by Dr. Warren Tamamoto Personnel News: Blayne Nakasone Sakata, Rev. Bishop Eric Matsumoto, Rev. Mariko Nishiyama, Rev. Bert Sumikawa, Rev. Toshiyuki Umitani...
See the May 2023 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop Matsumoto’s Benediction for Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Class of 2023 Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Governor General’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate President Tamamoto’s Message for 2023 PBA Baccalaureate BSC Summer Session, June 5-9, 2023 Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ Nominations for 2024...