Category: Diocesan News and Information

An Easter Message from Bishop McConnell

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Dear Friends in Christ, Our Lent began with mourning, and that mourning continues. Even as we are inspired by our young people who marched in… Read More

Bishop McConnell and Commission on Ministry Announce 2018 Ministry Exploration Day

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Anyone interested in pursuing lay or ordained leadership is encouraged to attend Ministry Exploration Day on Saturday, April 21 at Calvary Episcopal Church in East Liberty. This… Read More

A Holy Week Reflection from Bishop McConnell

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O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on… Read More

Honoring the Christian Witness of MLK, Jr.

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An ecumenical prayer service honoring the Christian witness of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his death.

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Diocesan Information Session: 2018 Property Agreement

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The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh will sponsor an informational gathering on March 22 at Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Avenue in Squirrel Hill, beginning at 7 p.m.  Bishop Dorsey McConnell… Read More

2018 Renewal of Vows and Blessing of Oils

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A combined observance of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA   Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Trinity Episcopal… Read More

Honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Please plan to attend an ecumenical service honoring the Christian witness of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be held at Trinity Cathedral,… Read More

Bishop McConnell’s Letter to the Diocese Regarding the Agreement

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February 28, 2018 Dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Nearly ten years ago, the Diocese of Pittsburgh was split, with many of its members separating… Read More

Divine Dignity and Divine Love

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Christmas, 2017 Dear Friends in Christ, I am in favor of Christmas. I really am. I do believe it is a season of love, hope… Read More

Opening the Door: Practicing the Season of Waiting

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I bet you know the feeling – you run into Giant Eagle on a Saturday afternoon to pick up a quart of milk, and when you hit the registers, the lines are ten deep. Two of the self-checkout lanes are down, but you manage to find the one with only six people in front of you.

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