Ordination
Bishop Ketlen ordained the Rev. Erin Morey to the priesthood on December 10, 2022. The service was held at St. Paul’s, Mt. Lebanon, where Erin serves as Assistant Rector.
Appointments
Bishop Ketlen appointed William Stevens of Calvary Church, East Liberty, to represent our diocese on the Board of Directors of Shepherd Wellness Community.
New Calls
Effective January 20, the Rev. Catherine “Cat” Munz is serving as quarter-time Interim Priest at St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier. Her ministry will be partially remote and largely during weekdays, so the parish will continue to rely on supply clergy for Sunday worship. St. Michael’s is currently accepting applications for its next Rector.
Transfers In
The Rev. Cameron Soulis has transferred her canonical residency from the Diocese of Washington to the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The transfer was effective on December 6, 2022. In September, Cameron joined the staff of Calvary Church, East Liberty, as its Associate Rector.
Departures
The Rev. Deacon Paul Barker, formerly assigned to St. Paul’s, Kittanning, has moved to West Virginia to serve as Pastor of Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield, as well as Director of the Highland Educational Project, an outreach ministry of the Diocese of West Virginia. Paul remains canonically resident in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
The Rev. Dr. James B. Simons moved to Vero Beach, Florida, in November 2022, following his August 1 retirement as Rector of St. Michael’s of the Valley, Ligonier. Jim remains canonically resident in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
Deaths
Former diocesan administrator Lawrence “Larry” Knapp died on January 3. Larry served for 22 years under Bishops Appleyard, Hathaway, and Duncan. For many years, he also served as the treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Sheldon Calvary Camp. Larry was a faithful and longtime parishioner of Calvary Church, East Liberty, and Christ Church, North Hills.
The Rev. Rodgers Taylor “Rodge” Wood died on January 13 at the age of 89. Rodge was the Rector of Christ Church, North Hills, from 1981 until his retirement in 1999. Prior to that, he was the Rector of St. Philip’s, Moon Township. His ministry also included serving as a chaplain to a group of men incarcerated for life at Western Penitentiary.