Diocesan Convention 2026

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.

 A complete schedule will be available soon.

A limited number of hotel rooms have been reserved for attendees for $159 per night for Thursday & Friday at the Hampton Inn & Suites Bayfront. Rooms may be booked by calling the hotel directly at (814)920-9640 and asking for the Diocese of NWPA block.

Registration is now open for Clergy, Delegates, Alternates and Guests. The registration deadline is Friday, October 23. Registration cost is $50 per person and covers all convention meals. Payments can be made at the time of registration. If you are unable to register online, please contact Chelsea Corby.

REGISTER HERE
CONTACT CHELSEA

NOMINATIONS

Nominations for Diocesan Office may be submitted by using the form below. Nominations should be received no later than September 30 to be published prior to convention. Nominations will be permitted from the floor. Descriptions of each office can be found on the Diocesan Website.

NOMINATION FORM

Nominations are now open for the following offices:
Standing Committee – for a 4 year term
1 priest
1 lay person

Diocesan Council – for a 4 year term
1 lay person
1 priest

Alternates to General Convention
4 priests
4 laity

Constitution & Canons Committee 3 year term
1 priest
1 lay person

Resolutions

Convention Resolutions may now be submitted by using the form below. All resolution must be submitted no later than September 25.

SUBMIT RESOLUTION

OUTREACH IN GATHERING

Diocesan Convention is coming together to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness in our local community. Convention participants are invited to bring new hats, gloves, and warm socks to donate to local homeless shelters.

These simple essentials can make a meaningful difference during the cold winter months. Donations bins will be available at registration and again at the Eucharist. Every donation, big or small, helps provide warmth and comfort to someone in need. Show our community that we care. Help us spread warmth this winter—one hat, pair of gloves, and pair of socks at a time! Thank you for your generosity and support.