Divided Pittsburgh Episcopal dioceses team to support ministry for homeless, hungry

Two factions that divided the Episcopal church in Pittsburgh four years ago as part of a national schism have agreed to work together to support a ministry for homeless veterans and others in need.

An accord between the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh clears the way for Shepherd’s Heart Fellowship to take title to all property at its Uptown location and to seek a more favorable financing of its debt.

The Episcopal Diocese considers the ministry of paramount importance, spokesman Rich Creehan said.

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One comment on “Divided Pittsburgh Episcopal dioceses team to support ministry for homeless, hungry

  1. Tory+ says:

    Michael is a great pastor and Shepherd’s Heart such a vital ministry to Pittsburgh. This appears to be a very good development for the Kingdom.

    Tory