28 March 1859
Felix and Mary Ann Brunot lead efforts with John and Margaret Schoenberger to found a church home for elderly women in Pittsburgh.  Within months the home also admits orphans.  The diocese already supports a similar institution in Philadelphia, so Pittsburghers must raise their funds locally. 

25 May 1859

The Rev. James Abercrombie Rector of St. Paul's, in Erie informs the Pennsylvania Diocesan Convention that tomorrow he will be introducing a resolution to divide the diocese. Shortly after, it is announced to the convention that the 1860 convention will meet at Trinity in Pittsburgh.  An amendment is immediately offered changing the locale to St. Andrews in Philadelphia and the amendment passes.

26 May 1859

Abercrombie moves "Resolved, That so much of the Assistant bishop’s [Bowman] address as concerns the division of the Diocese, be referred to a Committee of Six, from the various parts of the Diocese, to report to the Convention, at the earliest period, what action, if any, should be had upon the subject.”  The motion is immediately amended to a committee of six which reports back at the end of the day supporting division.  The report recommends a committee be created to advise the bishop, standing committee and assistant bishop between conventions with power to call a special convention in September, if necessary.

27 May 1859

A series of parliamentary manuevers result in a vote to recommit the resolution on division of the diocese to committee until Bishop Potter has returned.  (Assistant Bishop Samuel Bowman was presiding at the convention. )

27 May 1859 

St. Peter’s Church, Pittsburgh is admitted to union with the Diocese of Pennsylvania.