Category: News

Bishop McConnell Writes About Absalom Jones Day

Dear Friends in Christ: On Saturday, February 2nd at Trinity Cathedral, the diocese will celebrate the life of Absalom Jones, the first African-American ordained a… Read More

Anti-Racism Workshop Reunion

Dear Participants of any diocesan Anti-Racism Training Workshop,  The first reunion of workshop participants was a huge success last year and those attending requested another…. Read More

Youth Leader Breakfast

Pittsburgh Youth Initiative would like to invite anyone involved (or interested in being involved) in youth ministry around the Diocese to a light breakfast. The… Read More

New Habitat for Humanity Project

News Flash! Based on the success of the 2010 Habitat for Humanity project, the diocesan Social Justice and Outreach Committee (SJOC) has identified and plans… Read More

Diocese Receives Roanridge Trust Award Grant for Lay Ministry Initiative

  Congratulations to Jessie Hipolit, a member of the diocesan Commission on Ministry and Program Director of a new Lay Ministry Initiative, on receiving a $20,000 Roanridge Trust Award… Read More

The Gift of the Child Jesus

Dear Friends: I was zooming around getting some last minute shopping done last night and headed to the Strip District. I got distracted for a… Read More

Calvary Camp Skating Party

Dear Camp Families, We hope that this finds everyone well and ready for this busy time. We know for many of you, it wouldn't be… Read More

2013 Frank E. Bolden Literary Contest

Each year the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh celebrates the life and work of Absalom Jones (1746-1818), the first African-American priest ordained in the Episcopal Church…. Read More

Preacher for Absalom Jones Day Announced

The Rev. Canon Angela F. Shepherd, canon for mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, is the guest preacher at the Diocese of Pittsburgh's 2013… Read More

Bishop to Lead Service for School Shooting Victims

All are invited to join Bishop McConnell at Trinity Cathedral this Wednesday, December 19, for a special noontime service to remember the children and families… Read More