Category: Diocesan News and Information

Becoming the Beloved Community

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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

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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

Resources for Responding to Racist Violence

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In this time of national upheaval, outrage, and fear, the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has assembled resources to assist individuals, congregations and communities seeking to… Read More

What shall we do? (Continued)

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Dear Friends in Christ, The response to my letter and video of last week, regarding the death of George Floyd, has been deep and broad…. Read More

Moving Toward a Virtual Convention

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Diocesan Council will take up a resolution on June 9 that paves the way for the 2020 Annual Convention to be held entirely online. That… Read More

An Update on Re-opening: It’s Not Easy Being Green

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June 4, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow, June 5th, is the day that our governor has declared the counties of our diocese will open… Read More