Newly Licensed
The Rev. Dr. Mary Jayne Ledgerwood and the Rev. Canon Nancy Suellau were licensed to serve in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, effective November 27.
Mary Jayne began her ministry as Trinity Cathedral’s Canon of Administration on December 1. She remains canonically resident in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast.
Nancy is engaging in special projects and assignments in cooperation with the Bishop’s Office. Most recently, she served as the interim transition minister during Canon Kim Karashin’s summer sabbatical. Nancy remains canonically resident in the Diocese of Florida.
Retirements
Elaine Zevkovich, our diocesan Treasurer and Director of Administration, will be retiring effective January 3, 2025. Elaine joined the diocesan staff in April 2022, rounding out a 30+-year career in finance and management. Elaine plans to remain in Pittsburgh and continue as part of the Trinity Cathedral community.
The Rev. Canon Jim Shoucair will be retiring from active ministry at the end of January 2025. Canon Jim was ordained to the priesthood in 1999 and has served as Rector of Christ Church, North Hills, since 2002. He plans to continue playing an active role in the life of the diocese. He has served as our Convention Secretary for many years and also serves as a Title IV Intake Officer.
The Rev. Robin Jarrell will be retiring from active ministry at the end of April 2025. Robin is the Priest-in-Charge of St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park, where she has served since May 2022. She was ordained to the priesthood in 2003 and served parishes in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania before coming to Pittsburgh. Robin intends to remain in the Pittsburgh area following her retirement.
Other Departures
The Rev. Torrey Johnson (ELCA) will celebrate his last Sunday at Church of the Holy Cross, Homewood, on December 29. He has served as the parish’s Priest-in-Charge since December 2017. Torrey also serves as a military chaplain and is leaving Holy Cross to fulfill a new military assignment overseas.
Please keep those listed above in your prayers, as they transition to new seasons in their ministries. Please also hold in prayer the following parishes in transition:
- Nativity Church, Crafton
- St. Brendan’s, Franklin Park
- Church of the Holy Cross, Homewood
- St. Mark’s, Johnstown
- Christ Church, North Hills
- St. Francis in the Fields, Somerset