Category: Diocesan News and Information

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

Province III Bishops Respond to the Death of George Floyd

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Dear Friends in Christ, It has now been over a week since the death of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer… Read More

Cut to the Heart: A Letter from the Bishop on the Killing of George Floyd

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Tuesday after Pentecost June 2, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, On the day of Pentecost, a preacher named Simon Peter gave a sermon to a… Read More

What Reopening Means for Scout Troops, 12-Step Groups

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As parishes prepare their plans to reopen for public worship following the guidelines discussed in Bishop McConnell’s May 15 message, you may be wondering what… Read More

Yellow Means Caution: Reopening Guidelines

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May 15, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Late last week we received the news that… Read More

The Rev. Canon Richard W. Davies, 1927-2020: An Appreciation

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The Rev. Richard Davies, one of the most senior priests in the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh, died peacefully on May 7th. Canon Davies – as… Read More