Author: The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh

2020 Pre-Convention Meetings Scheduled

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To accommodate as many personal schedules as possible, three online pre-convention meetings have been scheduled. All meetings will be open to the public. Tuesday, September… Read More

Historical Society Profiles St. Thomas’, Canonsburg

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As part of an effort to document pandemic-related changes in churches, the summer issue of Anglican and Episcopal History (AEH) profiled St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church… Read More

Nominating Committee is Seeking Input From All Parishes in August

Posted on Posted in Bishop Search, Diocesan News and Information

The first task of the Nominating Committee is to listen carefully to as many people within the diocese as possible in order to develop a… Read More

Bags of Love for Canonsburg Neighbors

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“Pack them with love,” was one person’s advice to a parishioner on his way to St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church in Canonsburg. Congregants did just that… Read More

Becoming the Beloved Community

Posted on Posted in Bishop McConnell, Diocesan News and Information

July 9, 2020 When I first wrote to you following the death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police and the awakening… Read More

Now Available: Parish Mission Grants for Digital Ministry

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The COVID-19 pandemic has launched the ministry of the Church into the digital space as never before. From livestreamed worship to Zoom-based Bible studies to… Read More

Express Your Vision for Our Next Bishop

Posted on Posted in Bishop Nominating Committee, Diocesan News and Information

The Diocese of Pittsburgh will elect its Ninth Bishop in April 2021. The IX Bishop of Pittsburgh Nominating Committee wants to know what you’re looking… Read More

Smith Elected Dean of Trinity Cathedral

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June 25, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, Please join me in prayer and congratulations for the (now) Very Reverend Aidan Smith. We are pleased to… Read More

In Memoriam: The Rev. Howard Gillette

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The Rev. Howard Dennis Gillette died June 15, 2020, age 75, with his loving wife of 36 years, Mary, by his side. He was born… Read More

A Service of Lament, Repentance, and Reconciliation

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Bishop McConnell and the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh invites you to a Service of Lament, Repentance, and Reconciliation on Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m…. Read More