Our mission is to be: This new mission statement was adopted by the three senior diocesan leadership groups on September 26, along with new statements that express our vision of who we see ourselves to be and the value we place in our faith, heritage, relationships, and mission. The statements can be viewed by clicking [...]

God of hope, we come to you in shock and grief and confusion of heart. Help us to find peace in the knowledge of your loving mercy and give us light to guide us out of darkness into the assurance of your love. Surround us and all who mourn this night with your continuing compassion. [...]

The three principal leadership groups of the diocese made progress this past weekend in writing new statements that define the mission, vision, and values of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.   Meeting again as one body, members of the Standing Committee, Diocesan Council and Board of Trustees also addressed a set of goals and objectives [...]

At its mid-summer meeting, Diocesan Council awarded additional grants to parishes for this year and discussed ways parishes could pay less in assessments next year. Council met briefly on July 25 at St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon. Financial requests from two parishes were unanimously approved: ♦  $1,300 to Christ Church for campus ministry at Indiana University [...]

In the Dining Hall last Wednesday, July 22nd, the voices of two hundred and fifty or so campers and staff cheered an enthusiastic (and loud) welcome to Bishop Johnson on his first visit to Sheldon Calvary Camp. With a hand painted sign featuring a sunset and the chapel cross, and wearing all the purple clothing [...]

When: Tuesday, August 4, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Where: At the diocesan office, 4099 William Penn Hwy, Suite 502 Monroeville, PA 15146 Facilitator: The Rev. William Geiger Who: The training session is open to all clergy and lay parish employees as well as volunteers who work with children or youth who have not already [...]

A newly-elected leader in the Anglican Communion arrives this Wednesday for a visit to the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh.  From July 1 through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Archbishop-elect of the Province of the Congo, the Rt. Rev. Henri Isingoma Kahwa, will visit several parishes, lead worship services, and observe a range of [...]

A second location option will soon be available for parishioners throughout the Diocese who are seeking a deeper understanding of Scripture, the Church, and how faith helps form one’s ministry. The popular Education for Ministry (EfM) will be offered at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon starting in September. The South Hills course joins [...]