Category: Diocesan News and Information

Marilyn A. Dilg, Rest In Peace

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you that Marilyn A. Dilg, wife of the Rev. Arthur Dilg, died Wednesday, October… Read More

On Sunday Morning, Our Clergy Responded to the Tree of Life Shootings

Below are links to sermons and pastoral messages delivered during the week of October 28, in most cases less than 24 after the shootings at… Read More

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and Parishes Announce Agreement

The following is the text of a Joint Statement issued February 28, 2018, by the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh of the Episcopal Church in the… Read More

Holding Reverence

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

Tree of Life

[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

Help Tell Our Story

Dear Friends in Christ, One of my great joys as your bishop is the time I get to spend in your parishes and communities, seeing… Read More

2018 Diocesan Convention

Love. Teach. Heal.: Who is My Neighbor? The 153rd Convention of the Diocese will be held: Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10, 2018 at… Read More

Join Bishop McConnell at Pittsburgh Community Gathering on Sunday in Oakland

Dear Friends in Christ, Please join me tomorrow night at this important event: Pittsburgh Community Gathering in The Shadow of the October 27 Shooting at Tree… Read More

A Reflection on Stewardship from Bishop McConnell

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

ECW Fall 2018 Grant Applications Due September 27

The Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will be making outreach grants for the fall. The ECW particularly seeks to support hands-on ministries that… Read More