2025 Diocesan Convention

The 160th Annual Convention
of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh

Saturday, November 15, 2025

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 2025 Canons Pertaining to Lay Deputies
Lay Deputy Certification Form 2025 in PDF or Word 2025 Resolution Submission Form in PDF or Word
2025 Positions to be Elected 2025 Allocation of Deputies Chart
2025 Tentative Convention Agenda 2025 Nomination Form in PDF or Word

Click here for the 2025 Pre-Convention Journal

Convention Registration for all Clergy and Lay Deputies is now open

All clergy and lay deputies are required to register for convention.

or visit: https://episcopalpgh.wufoo.com/forms/2025-diocesan-convention-registration/

Childcare will be available. Please contact Andrea Rath at 412-721-0853 x251 for details.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 5.

Registration is for all Clergy and certified Lay Deputies. Alternate Lay Deputies and other guests that are planning to attend must also register. Registration fee of $50 include all materials, refreshments, and brunch. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact convention@episcopalpgh.org for scholarship opportunities.


2025 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 15.

There will also be a brief Convention primer for those that are new deputies.

Saturday, October 25, 9:30-11 a.m.
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ujFWjU18TI-sP6i0yqyKqw

Please contact amuhl@episcopalpgh.org with any questions.


2025 Pre-Convention Journal

The latest version of the Pre-Convention 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 2024 Diocesan Convention

Section B – Financial

2026 Proposed Budget
2026 Approved Assessments
Endowment Fund Summary

Section C – Action Items

Resolution: Resolution to Suspend Rule of Order Requiring Ranking of Nominees for Deputies to General Convention
Resolution: Proposed Amendments to Canon IV Regarding Persons to be Elected to the Board of Trustees
Resolution: Proposed Amendments to Canon XIX-A to suspend the Diocesan Disciplinary Board
Resolution: Commemorating Roberto Clemente

Section D – Report of the Nominating Committee

List of Nominees Standing for Election in 2025
Biographies of Nominees 2025

Section E – Reports of Canonical Bodies

Bishop’s Report
Board of Trustees
Cathedral Chapter
Canon to the Ordinary tor Mission, Vitality, & Administration/Chief of Staff
Canon to the Ordinary for Transitions and Clergy & Congregational Care
Commission on Ministry
Committee on Constitution & Canons
Diocesan Council
Growth Fund
Standing Committee
Diocesan Treasurer

Section F – Other Reports

Beloved Community Initiative
Communications Team Report
Chaplain to Retired Clergy and Families
Fellowship Working Group Report
Shepherd Wellness Community
University and Young Adult Chaplain

Section G – Statistics

District Chart with Allocation of Deputies
List of Clergy
List of Parishes
2024 Parochial Report Statistics (to come)

Appendix

2026 Clergy & Lay Employees Compensation Guide
2026 Medical Benefits Guide