The Rt. Rev. Paul Lambert has joined the Diocese of Springfield as assisting bishop, and will serve during the search and transition for the XII Bishop of Springfield. Lambert served as suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Dallas from 2008 to 2016, when he retired. Prior to his election he served congregations in California, Kansas, and Texas, and was canon to the ordinary in … [Read more...] about Bishop Roundup: Springfield, Pittsburgh
Diocese of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Has a New Bishop-Elect
By Kirk Petersen The Rev. Dr. Ketlen Solak, who currently leads three Episcopal congregations in Wilmington, Delaware, was elected on the third ballot to serve as the IX Bishop of Pittsburgh, at an online convention held June 26. She will succeed the Rt. Rev. Dorsey McConnell, who has served since 2012, on November 13, when she will be consecrated at Calvary Episcopal … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Has a New Bishop-Elect
Bishop Roundup: Pittsburgh, Alabama, Minnesota, Taiwan
Pittsburgh The Rt. Rev. Dorsey W.M. McConnell announced on December 4 his intention to retire as the VIII Bishop of Pittsburgh. He set his retirement date as April 24, 2021, when the next bishop is scheduled to be consecrated. In a letter to the diocese McConnell, who has served since 2012, noted that he is 66 years old. "We have built a beautiful vision together, and … [Read more...] about Bishop Roundup: Pittsburgh, Alabama, Minnesota, Taiwan
Bp. McConnell on Shooting Verdict
Bishop Dorsey W.M. McConnell of Pittsburgh reflects on the acquittal of police officer Michael Rosfeld in the shooting death of Antwon Rose II, 17: Many in our region are frustrated and despondent over this verdict. I am aware that others believe justice was served, given the law as it stands. Yet, surely, none of us can ignore what the killing of one more unarmed black man by … [Read more...] about Bp. McConnell on Shooting Verdict
New Provost for Pittsburgh
Bishop Dorsey McConnell has named the Rev. Aidan Smith as provost of Trinity Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh. Smith — dean of advancement and church relations at Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge and assisting priest at All Saints in the Brighton Heights neighborhood — becomes provost May 1 for an initial term of two years. The bishop wrote to cathedral members … [Read more...] about New Provost for Pittsburgh