Lani Hanchett
| The Right Reverend Lani Hanchett | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Hawaii | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Hawaii |
| Elected | 1969 |
| In office | 1969-1975 |
| Predecessor | Harry S. Kennedy |
| Successor | Edmond L. Browning |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1952 |
| Consecration | 1967 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 2, 1919 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Died |
August 11, 1975 (aged 55) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Puanani Akana |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Hawaii |
Edwin Lani Hanchett (2 November 1919 - 11 August 1975) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii from 1969 to 1975.
Biography
Hanchett was born in Honolulu on November 2, 1919. His father was first doctor of Hawaiian ancestry to practice in the islands. He was a graduate of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and the University of Hawaii. He was ordained in 1952 and was named suffragan bishop of Honolulu in 1967.[1] Two years later, he was elected bishop of the diocese, the first person of Hawaiian ancestry to lead the Episcopal Church there. Bishop Hanchett had represented Province VIII on the national Executive Council of the Episcopal Church since 1973. He died of cancer in St. Francis Hospital, Honolulu on August 11, 1975.[2]
Personal life
Hanchett married Puanani Akana on June 21, 1941 and had four children.
References
- ↑ "Bishop Hanchett of Hawaii Dies". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ↑ "Bishop E. Lani Hanchett Of Hawaii Episcopalians". Retrieved 2018-09-06.
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