July 9, 2020 When I first wrote to you following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police and the awakening that has stirred in our […]
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Category: Diocesan News and Information
Now Available: Parish Mission Grants for Digital Ministry
The COVID-19 pandemic has launched the ministry of the Church into the digital space as never before. From livestreamed worship to Zoom-based Bible studies to online Sunday school, parishes across […]
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Express Your Vision for Our Next Bishop
The Diocese of Pittsburgh will elect its Ninth Bishop in April 2021. The IX Bishop of Pittsburgh Nominating Committee wants to know what you’re looking for in a candidate. What […]
Smith Elected Dean of Trinity Cathedral
June 25, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, Please join me in prayer and congratulations for the (now) Very Reverend Aidan Smith. We are pleased to announce that Aidan+ was unanimously […]
In Memoriam: The Rev. Howard Gillette
The Rev. Howard Dennis Gillette died June 15, 2020, age 75, with his loving wife of 36 years, Mary, by his side. He was born August 14, 1944, in Buffalo, […]
A Service of Lament, Repentance, and Reconciliation
Bishop McConnell and the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh invites you to a Service of Lament, Repentance, and Reconciliation on Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. In his letters of June […]
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Resources for Responding to Racist Violence
In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to address racist violence and systemic […]
What shall we do? (Continued)
Dear Friends in Christ, The response to my letter and video of last week, regarding the death of George Floyd, has been deep and broad. Many of you took the […]
Moving Toward a Virtual Convention
Diocesan Council will take up a resolution on June 9 that paves the way for the 2020 Annual Convention to be held entirely online. That is the unanimous recommendation of […]
An Update on Re-opening: It’s Not Easy Being Green
June 4, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow, June 5th, is the day that our governor has declared the counties of our diocese will open under the green phase of […]
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