The 161st Annual Convention
of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Location: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 328 6th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Accessible Entrance is at 325 Oliver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
All documents are in PDF form unless otherwise noted.
Additional documents will be added as they are received.
| Convention Cover Letter 2026 | Canons Pertaining to Lay Deputies |
| Lay Deputy Certification Form 2026 in PDF or Word | 2026 Resolution Submission Form in PDF or Word |
| 2026 Positions to be Elected with Descriptions | District Chart with Allocation of Deputies |
| 2026 Tentative Convention Agenda | 2026 Nomination Form in PDF or Word |
Click here to register now!
The registration deadline is Friday, November 6.
Registration is for all Clergy and certified Lay Deputies. Alternate Lay Deputies and visitors that are planning to attend must also register. Registration fee of $75 include all materials, refreshments, and lunch. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact convention@episcopalpgh.org for scholarship opportunities.
2026 Pre-Convention Gatherings
There will be two online pre-convention gatherings to review and ask questions about the budget, resolutions, elected positions, and more with diocesan and convention leadership in attendance.
This will be the best opportunity to ask questions about the budget and resolutions and will help us have an efficient Convention on November 14.
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8 p.m. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2TQQN0cpRuGpDw_FAdDFcA
Saturday, October 24, 9:30-11 a.m. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WVqA4lNUR4ypIsHhFrh6fQ
2026 PRECONVENTION JOURNAL
The latest version of the Preconvention Journal information and reports are being posted as they are received and are available below as PDF’s.
Section A – General Material
Tentative Convention Agenda
Statement of Purpose
Minutes of the 2025 Diocesan Convention
Section B – Financial
2026 Proposed Budget (Excel file)
2027 Parish Assessments
Section C – Action Items
- Explanation for Resolutions No. 1, 2, and 3: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact
- Resolution No. 1: Special Rule of Order to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact
- Resolution No. 2: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (marked to show changes)
- Resolution No. 2: Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (clean version after changes)
- Resolution No. 3: Proposed Amendments to Canon XIX-B to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (marked to show changes)
- Resolution No. 3: Proposed Amendments to Canon XIX-B to Implement Amended and Restated Regional Disciplinary Board Compact (clean version after changes)
Section D – Report of the Nominating Committee
Membership of Canonical Bodies in 2026
List of Nominees Standing for Election in 2026
Biographies of Nominees
Section E – Reports of Canonical Bodies
Bishop’s Report to Convention
Board of Trustees
Canons to the Ordinary
Chaplain to Retirees and Families
Commission on Ministry
Committee on Constitution & Canons
Diocesan Council
Standing Committee
Diocesan Treasurer
Section F – Other Reports
Section G – Statistics
District Chart with Allocation of Deputies
List of Clergy
List of Parishes
2025 Parochial Report Statistics
Appendix
2027 Clergy & Lay Employees Compensation Guide
2027 Medical Benefits Guide
2025 Audit Cover Letter
2025 Audit Report
