March 22, 2019 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Anyone who, for almost any reason, has had any dealings with the diocesan office for many… Read More

Bishop Dorsey McConnell has named the Rev. Aidan Smith to be provost of Trinity Cathedral. Aidan is currently Dean of Advancement and Church Relations at… Read More

Ash Wednesday 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, Once again as Lent begins, countless Christians will receive the mark of the Cross traced on their foreheads,… Read More

Christmas, 2018 Beloved in Christ, It is hard to see them the way they were: mother, husband, child, exhausted, sheltered in the nick of time,… Read More

So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! 2 Corinthians 5:17  … Read More

October 30, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, Today will be a difficult day for Pittsburgh. The President will be visiting. He says his purpose is… Read More

[Editor’s note: Please Join Bishop McConnell on Sunday, October 28, at 5 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Community Gathering. Details here.] October 27, 2018 Dear Friends… Read More

The Reverend Jonathon Jensen, Rector of Calvary Church, East Liberty, asked me to write a reflection on Stewardship for “Agape,” Calvary’s parish newsletter. I am happy to join with… Read More

July 25, 2018 Dear Friends in Christ, As you know, the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church met July 4-13 in Austin, Texas. There… Read More