Today Common Pleas Court Judge Joseph James accepted a Special Master’s report detailing the properties the Judge has previously ruled should be controlled by the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Special Master compiled his inventory following the Judge’s order of October 6, 2009, in which he ruled that a 2005 Stipulation agreed to by former diocesan [...]
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Judge Confirms Property Covered by Assets Ruling
A Life Faithful, Courageous and Persistent: Absalom Jones
Those qualities of the Rev. Absalom Jones (1746-1818) will be celebrated as the diocese again honors the first African American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church.
A diocesan-wide observance is planned for Saturday, May 1, 10:30 a.m., Church of the Holy Cross, 7507 Kelly Street at Collier, Homewood.
The Holy Eucharist that day will feature the preaching [...]
Calvary Celebrates Feast of Sam Shoemaker
On Sunday, January 31st, the day that the church has set aside to commemorate our 12th Rector, Samuel Moor Shoemaker, will be observed with special events at Calvary Episcopal Church.
Our guest preacher at the 9 am and 11 am Eucharists will be Dr. Karen A. Plavan, a professor at Penn State University, adjunct professor at [...]
Bishop Invites Parish Leaders to Discuss Differences
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh’s new bishop, Kenneth L. Price, has begun reaching out to dozens of congregations to address concerns they may have about the Episcopal Church, both now and going forward.
“You may be surprised to receive this” begins a letter Bishop Price mailed on January 20th to lay leaders and clergy of 40 [...]
Calvary Parishioners Interpret for Haitian Orphans
While the world’s media was focusing on the saga of getting 53 orphans out of Haiti and into Pittsburgh, a group of parishioners from Calvary Episcopal Church was quietly making sure the children could understand the American doctors who were checking them over.
The Calvary contingent all spoke French.
Organized by Claudette Lewis, the group spent much [...]
Helping Haiti, How Some Have Responded Locally
Within hours after the earthquake struck, our parishes began responding to help the victims in Haiti.
Here’s a sampling of what they did:
Christ Church, North Hills, e-mailed parishioners last Wednesday to announce that the annual Lenten drive for Episcopal Relief & Development would start immediately. The first weekend’s collection brought in $1,740 in direct contributions, not [...]
Rt. Rev. Robert D. Rowley, Jr. Dies, Former Bishop of Northwestern Pennsylvania
Our prayers go to Nancy and Bishop Rowley's family. He was well known to many in Pittsburgh.
The Rt. Rev. Robert D. Rowley, Jr., 68, formerly of Erie, died at 6:11 a.m. Monday at York (Pa.) Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy (Roland) Rowley.
Born July 6, 1941, in Cumberland, Md., a son of the late [...]
Discounts for St. Olaf Choir Concert Available
The Diocesan Life Committee of Diocesan Council invites all to hear the St. Olaf Choir, the acclaimed a cappella ensemble, in performance at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m.
A 10% discount ($30 tickets go for $27) is available by reserving tickets by e-mailing the diocesan office or calling 412-721-0853.
Tickets will be available at [...]
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