Diocesan Staff
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Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh Staff
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Jenni Bartling. Congregational Developer for Church Plants. Recruits, trains, resources and coaches church planters in the diocese. Coordinates the Church Planting Mission Group. Coaches parish priests to reach leadership and missional outreach goals. Also supports parishes in the Natural Church Development process to increase church health. Can be reached at 412-741-1162.
David Black. Director of the Episcopal Foundation. Please direct requests for assistance regarding the Pittsburgh Episcopal Foundation to the diocesan office or email Mr. Black by clicking here.
Bonnie Catalano (Ext. 150) Administrative Assistant to the Canon Missioner and primary contact to the Canon's Office. She is responsible to assist Canon Hays in all aspects of the Mission Development Office; including Secretary to the Commission on Ministry, Deacon Formation Program and the Diocesan Council.
Melanie Contz (Ext 147) Executive Assistant to Bishop Duncan. Primary contact for Bishop Duncan's Office. Schedules all appointments and meetings and receives all phone calls for the bishop. Provides administrative support for diocesan gatherings and meetings associated with Bishop Duncan.
Janet Cummings (Ext. 140) Financial Secretary/Bookkeeper. Assists the CFO and Accountant in the daily and monthly financial activities of the Diocese. Handles Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Medical Insurance Enrollment issues.
The Rt. Rev. Robert Duncan (Ext.147) Bishop of Pittsburgh.
Peter Frank (Ext. 134) Communications Director. Editor of TRINITY and E+News. Publicizes parish and diocesan news and events. Serves as media contact for the diocese. Website coordinator.
Ed Lutz (Ext. 134) Accountant. Assists Marsha Tallant in her responsibilities as CFO.
The Rev. Canon Mary Maggard Hays (Ext. 150 preferred) Canon Missioner. Diocesan Deployment officer. Helps to place clergy in positions within the diocese and guide parishes in the search process. Works closely with Diocesan Council and Congregational Developers in reviewing mission grant applications and recommending them to Council. Young Priests Initiative, Church Planting Mission Group, Continuing Education Committee, Diocesan Convention Committee, and Diocesan Mission Team.
Heather Jacoby (Ext. 139) Receptionist. Answers general questions about the Diocese and maintains the diocesan database. Organizes parish assessment information, parochial reports, Convention deputation lists and directories. Also provides administrative support for the Communications office.
The Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven (Ext. 136) Assistant Bishop of Pittsburgh. Shawn Malarkey (Ext. 135) Communications Assistant. Provides support to Communications Director in publication, publicity and website coordination.
Marsha Tallant (Ext. 151) Diocesan CFO/Director of Administration. Collaborates with staff in planning and maintaining the diocesan budget, and managing financial and real estate matters. Works closely with the Board of Trustees, Growth Fund Committee and the Finance Committee of Diocesan Council. Helps parishes with clergy compensation and tax issues, and guides parish treasurers and secretaries with accounting and database questions.
Last modified 2008-06-25 09:40
