the ninth bishop of NWPA ELECTED
The Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield
The Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, rector of St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church in San Marino, California, was elected the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania on Aug. 8, 2026, during an election held at a special electing convention in Erie, Pa.
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The Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania is comprised of 31 congregations located in the 13 counties of northwestern PA. From Sharon in the west, to Emporium in the east, and all points in between, we are one church, united by faith and dedicated to serving our communities and spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Diocesan News
116th Diocesan Convention Announced
The 116th Annual Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday, November 6 in Erie, PA at the Cathedral of St. Paul and Gannon University. Convention business will begin at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, November 6. A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for attendees for $159 per night for Thursday & Friday at…
Save the Date!
Pending consent, the Rev. Dr. Jenifer Chatfield will be ordained and consecrated as bishop diocesan on Dec. 12, 2026, at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie.
Little Caesars Love Kitchen Visits Ascension
On Saturday, August 29, Church of the Ascension in Bradford was thrilled to welcome the Little Caesars Love Kitchen to the community. The Love Kitchen is a program supported by Little Caesars franchisees that provides meals to people experiencing hunger and homelessness, as well as communities affected by disasters across the country. The Love Kitchen…