Bishop Solak – Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh

Awesome Expectations: A Christmas Reflection from Bishop Ketlen

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Diocese

December 24, 2025 Dear Friends, During these last few days of Advent, and as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, I sense a strange reluctance on my part to leave the […]

God’s Comfort in Moments of Grief – A Note From Bishop Ketlen

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Diocese

Dear Friends in Christ, The pre-election anxiety, which has deeply affected so many, has come and gone. The reality of the outcome of our national election is setting in. Since […]

A Note From Bishop Ketlen: God’s Eternal Principles of Love and Justice

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Diocese

Dear Friends in Christ, The first verse of Psalm 46 urges us, as people of faith, to remember how “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in […]

A Reflection on Recent Events from Bishop Ketlen

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Diocese

Dear Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, Corey Comperatore, a beloved firefighter from Armstrong County who was killed during the assassination attempt on the life of former President Donald […]

An Invitation to a Celebration of our Ministries Together

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Diocese

Hello, and blessings to you this Eastertide. Did you know that the theme for this year is Nurturing Joy? And what better way to nurture joy than to get together […]

Easter Hope: A Reflection from Bishop Ketlen

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Diocese

Easter hope, resurrection hope, is increasingly becoming the deepest longing of my heart. I long for the once and final phase of the victory of God over evil, suffering, and […]

Nurturing our Faith!

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Diocese

You are invited to spend time with the Bishop and members of the laity from around the diocese on Thursday, April 18, at 9:30 a.m. and/or Thursday, May 30, at […]

Bishop Ketlen’s Convention Address

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Diocese

Bishop Ketlen’s address to convention is available here: https://episcopalpgh.beta-kp.com/media/2023-Bishops-Convention-Address-11-11-2023.pdf […]

The Second Anniversary of Bishop Ketlen’s Consecration

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Diocese

November 13th, 2023 marks the 2nd anniversary of Bishop Ketlen Solak’s consecration and installation as the ninth Bishop of Pittsburgh. As she remembers her consecration, Bishop Ketlen remarks, “I was […]

Hospitality is a Treasured Gift

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Diocese

This past Saturday morning, Scott and I, along with several other Christians and Christian denomination leaders, worshiped with the congregation of Tree of Life during their Shabat service at Rodef […]