2025 Diocesan Convention

The 2025 Diocesan Convention of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania was held on Friday, October 24, at Christ the King Parish Center in Houtzdale, PA.

2025 Convention Journal

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Resolutions

Resolutions Resolutions A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I were all passed on a voice vote.

Election Results

Nominees in all uncontested elections were elected on a voice vote. In contested elections:

In the clergy order, deputies to general convention:

  • The Rev. Canon Stacey Fussell
  • The Very Rev. Melinda Hall 
  • The Rev. Timothy Kroh
  • The Rev. Joseph McGarry

In the lay order, deputies to general convention:

  • Kaycee Reib
  • Craig Dressler
  • Kip Currier
  • Ann Bardol
  • Cheryl Mumford, alternate

In the lay order, Standing Committee:

  • Joseph Croskey

In the lay order, Constitutions & Canons:

  • Laura Rutland

2026 Budgets

Summary Budget

Bishop’s Nominations & Appointments

The Ecclesiastical Authority nominated the following and they were approved on a voice vote:
• Secretary: Adam Trambley
• Treasurer: Tom Ryglinski
• Chancellor: Tom Tupitza
• Credentials [1 cl., 1 l.]: Martha Ishman, Deb Dietrich
• Dispatch [1 or more]: Adam Trambley, Brian Reid, Anne Bardol
• Nominations [3 cl., 3l.]: Standing Committee (less the terms with one year remaining)
• Judges of Elections [3]: James Ivell, Amy Ivell, Richard Reib
• Resolutions [2cl., 2 l.]: Adam Trambley, John Downey, Anne Bardol, Ed Palattella
• Historiographer: Bob Guerrein

• Joint Board of Examining Chaplains: Shawn Clerkin, Carol Carlson, John Wise
•  Joint Commission on Ministry: William McLean (Chair), Zach Irwin, Tim Kroh, Patricia Lavery, Joann Piatko, Kaycee Reib, Geoffrey Wild, and Cheryl Wild
• Joint Commission to Dismantle Racism and Discrimination: Shawn Clerkin, Joseph Croskey, Stacey Fussell, Mark Elliston, Caleb Raught, John Ranney, and Tracey Schliep

On behalf of The Ecclesiastical Authority, the Standing Committee appointed the following:
• Ecumenical Officer: John Downey
• Regional Deans: Mary Norton (NW), Adam Trambley (SW), Bill Ellis (SE), Stacey Fussell (NE)