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…
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.
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…
On August 16, members of CORE (Collaborative Oil Region Episcopal) gathered at Two Mile Run Park in Franklin for their annual picnic. The gathering brought together members of St. James, Titusville; Christ Church, Oil City; and St. John’s/Grace Lutheran, Franklin for a wonderful day of worship and fellowship. The Rev. Jake Jacobson offered the homily,…
St. John’s in Kane recently co-hosted its first neighborhood picnic, bringing together friends, neighbors, church members, and families for an afternoon of food and fellowship! On Saturday, August 15, everyone gathered in the church parking lot for a barbecue feast prepared by neighbor Jerry on his impressive smoker grill. The picnic offered a wonderful opportunity…
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…
On Sunday, July 12, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin welcomed a group of adults and youth from Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Berea, and St. Paul Episcopal Church in Medina, Ohio, for a week of service alongside Mustard Seed Missions. Mustard Seed Missions, a Franklin-based ministry, partners with Venango County…
Mrs. Sandy Armstrong, spouse of long-time Diocesan Treasurer, Canon Robert Armstrong, entered into glory on July 23. She was 93. Sandy was a faithful member of Trinity Church in New Castle, serving as a member of the Vestry and the Women’s Guild. She and Bob were married for 67 adventurous years including traveling the world…
After much discernment, prayer and reflection, The Rev. Joann Piatko has decided to retire later this year. She is currently serving as vicar of St. Jospeh’s Episcopal Church in Port Allegany PA. Pastor Joann had this to say, “I have been blessed over my lifetime to have had two fulfilling vocations. My first working within…
The Memorial Church of Our Father is proud to announce the opening of its new ministry, a baby and women’s closet. The closet, Foxburg Helping Hands Baby and Women’s Free Pantry, is located in the church parish house. The purpose of this closet is to serve as a resource for those living in the Allegheny-Clarion…
With St. Laurence in Osceola Mills officially closed, the diocese can offer items from the building to other congregations. A complete list of available items can be obtained by contacting Ellie in the Diocesan Office at eroberts@dionwpa.org. Items range from liturgical supplies to kitchen essentials. Please reach out to learn more.
On June 15, Christ Church, Oil City was honored to be invited to participate in the blessing of a Three Sisters Garden in Oil City. The garden, which will feature corn, beans, and squash—the traditional Three Sisters of Native American planting—is located around the statue of Chief Cornplanter (Gyantwachia, “the planter”) of the Seneca (O-non-dowa-gah) Nation….
