The Diocese of Pittsburgh mourns the death of Lucille C. Quinn, 89, on Monday, February 16, 2009. She is mother of the Rev. Scott Quinn, Rector of the Church of the Nativity in Crafton and the diocesan Director of Pastoral Care. Her daughter-in-law and Scott’s wife, Vera, serves on the diocesan Standing Committee; a grandson, [...]

Calling all youth leaders! The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is hosting a diocesan-wide youth program organizing meeting on Thursday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, North Hills. If your parish has a program for youth, is planning one, or would like to team up with neighboring churches, this will be an opportunity to [...]

Today, Friday, February 13, 2009, attorneys representing The Episcopal Church filed a Petition to Intervene in the Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Request to Special Master now pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. The following statement was issued by the Standing Committee, the current leaders of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh: “We approve [...]

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Oakmont is holding a Mardi Gras Jambalaya Dinner on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 from 5 pm to 7 pm. Proceeds from this dinner will go to Annunciation Mission, an Episcopal ministry based in New Orleans dedicated to rebuilding and restoring New Orleans. Traditional New Orleans food will be served including [...]

Twenty eight clergy gathered at St. Andrew’s Church in Highland Park on Tuesday, February 3, 2009, for a meeting to reorganize the Pittsburgh Episcopal Clergy Association. Part of the meeting was social and conversational–a time to catch up with one another and an opportunity to meet and talk with our Assisting Bishop, the Rt. Rev. [...]

A brief note from Alice Ramser, Diocesan Office Administrator: February 9, 2009 We understand that the 2008 Parochial Reports were sent directly to parishes. If you have not received the report, please call the Church Center in New York, 1-800-334-7626, ask to speak to Donna Earvine and ask her to send a new packet which [...]

The Province III Synod & ECW Pre-Triennial Meeting "Preparing for General Convention" Martinsburg, West Virginia April 26—28, 2009 Scheduled to attend the Synod from the Church Center (“815”) are: Ms. Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies The Reverend Gregory S. Straub, Executive Officer of General Convention Ms Terry Parsons, Program Officer: Diocesan Services [...]

“Renew a right spirit within me” –Psalm 51:11 6 P.M. Dinner • 7 P.M. Holy Eucharist with hymns and sermon 3 March • Calvary – 315 Shady Avenue at Walnut, Shadyside Preacher: The Reverend Nancy Chalfant-Walker, Rector, St. Stephen’s, Wilkinsburg 10 March • St. Andrew’s – 5801 Hampton Street, Highland Park Preacher: The Reverend Kris [...]