Most parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh will be charged a lower diocesan assessment next year, according to a proposed budget approved August 24th by Diocesan Council. The budget […]
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Youth, Walking and Talking, Playing and Praying
About sixty junior and senior high school students experienced something last weekend that many said they had never been able to do before. They got to know others their own […]
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Religious Education Survey
The Christian Education Director at St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park, Joyce Donadee, has offered to form a network of religious educators among the parishes of the diocese. "My hope is that […]
In The Spirit of Sam Shoemaker
The Rev. Samuel Shoemaker, Calvary Episcopal Church’s 12th Rector (1952–1961), was nominated and ratified by the General Convention in July 2009 and is now listed in the calendar (January 31st) […]
Rector Helps Community Mourn Loss of Special Civil Servant
It’s not everyday that an Episcopal priest leads a funeral procession for a dog. But it’s not everyday that a community comes together to mourn a dog like Ando. He […]
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Record Year for Helping Others
Episcopal Relief & Development served a record 3 million people in 46 countries last year, according to the new diocesan coordinator, Jacqui Och. The cause was aided by $59,243 in […]
Convention Planning Update
Timely notes concerning Diocesan Convention, October 16 & 17, 2009, Trinity Cathedral Proposed Resolutions may still be submitted by any parish or individual. Each must conform to Robert’s Rules of […]
Alex Heidengren, Son of Hopewell Rector: May He Rest In Peace
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh extends sympathy to the Rev. John and Blanche Heidengren, their children, and the members of Prince of Peace Church, Hopewell Township. Alex Heidengren, 18, died […]
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Committee On Canons Issues Report
The Committee on Canons has issued its recommendations in advance of a public forum on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Highland Park. […]
Redeemer Concert Features Julia Mente, Julie Hanify & David Mahler
The Church of the Redeemer, Squirrel Hill, presents a concert featuring Julia Mente singing solos, and duos and trios with Julie Hanify & David Mahler on Friday, August 14, 2009 […]
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