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Category: Bishop McConnell

Lasting Gifts: A Letter From Bishop McConnell

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Diocese

August 31, 2021 Dear friends in Christ, This will be my last message to you as your bishop. My retirement takes effect officially tomorrow, and our Standing Committee will be […]

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A Covid Update from Bishop McConnell – August 26, 2021

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Diocese

August 26, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, As I near the end of my tenure as your bishop, I was looking forward, as I am sure you all have been, […]

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Update on Complaint of Child Sexual Abuse Against Former Priest

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Diocese

Dear Friends in Christ, In March of this year, I announced that we had received a complaint of child sexual abuse against Charles Appel, who was once a priest in […]

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A Pig Roast and More! A Celebration of the Ministry of Bishop Dorsey & Betsy McConnell

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Diocese

The Transition Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Invites You & Your Family to a Celebration of the Ministry of Bishop Dorsey & Betsy McConnell A Pig Roast and […]

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A Covid Update from Bishop McConnell

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Diocese

May 20, 2021 It seems that we may be slowly emerging from the long winter of the Covid pandemic. Our governor has relaxed many restrictions as of Memorial Day. The […]

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Justice and the Kingdom of God

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Diocese

April 20, 2021 Dear friends in Christ, The trial of Derek Chauvin will likely conclude in the coming days. Whatever the result, we may see a familiar pattern. The verdict […]

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Bishop McConnell’s 2021 Easter Message

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Diocese

Easter 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, It is Easter. Once again, we face the empty tomb of the risen Christ; we stand with the astonished women in Mark’s gospel (Mark […]

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Sharing Difficult News: A Letter from Bishop McConnell

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Diocese

Bishop’s Office Receives Complaint of Child Sexual Abuse Against Former Priest Those with information encouraged to come forward for confidential conversation March 12, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, I am […]

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A Year of the Cross: An Ash Wednesday Reflection by Bishop McConnell

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Diocese

Ash Wednesday 2021 Dear Friends in Christ, It has been a year of the Cross: Covid, racial violence, the election and its aftermath. In America, we have had more death […]

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A Covid-19 Advisory Update From Bishop McConnell

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Diocese

January 13, 2021 Dear friends in Christ, Governor Wolf has recently modified the restrictions that were put into place last month in an attempt to limit the community spread of […]

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