UPCOMING Diocesan ConventionS

Special Convention of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania to Elect a Bishop

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. Paul in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Address: 134 West Seventh Street, Erie, PA 16501.

Limited convention parking will be available at the Cathedral. Additional parking will be available at First United Methodist, 707 Sassafras Street and Church of the Covenant, 250 West Seventh Street. Both parking lots are a short walk from the Cathedral.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and Convention starts at 10:00 a.m.

Continental breakfast and lunch is provided. All clergy, lay delegates, and guests must register! Please register no later than July 24th.

Diocesan Convention 2026

Friday, November 6 & Saturday, November 7 at The Courtyard Mariott, Erie, Pennsylvania
Watch for more details!

PAST DIOCESAN CONVENTIONS

The Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York hosted joint annual conventions in the fall of each year from 2018 until 2025 to elect officers, consider legislation, hear reports from committees and commissions, participate in learning opportunities, enjoy fellowship and gather for the Convention Eucharist.

2025 Diocesan Convention

2025 Special Diocesan Convention

2024 Diocesan Convention

2023 Diocesan Convention

2022 Diocesan Convention

2021 Diocesan Convention

2020 Diocesan Convention

2019 Diocesan Convention