With great appreciation for, and recognition of, her years of service to the Diocese of Pennsylvania and Episcopal Cathedral, we would like to notify the members of the Diocese that Linda Hollingsworth has announced her retirement as Executive Assistant to the Bishop.  Mrs. Hollingsworth will work two days a week until May 1st and she will assist with the development of the job description and the interviews for her successor.  Moreover, she has agreed to train her replacement.  Her last day with the Diocese will be on May 1, 2017.

Linda has been a faithful servant for many years, not only assisting several Bishops since 2010, but coordinating Diocesan Convention and Clergy Day.  She is retiring to attend to family needs but will work on the transition with her successor as noted above and will  continue to work  on specific projects for the Diocese such as  Diocesan Convention and Clergy Day  as her schedule permits.   In the interim, we will seek the services of a temporary administrative assistant. The staff will work together to meet the scheduling needs. 

We thank her for all she has done to help build and sustain the Kingdom of God here in our diocese. Her work touched our lives all throughout the Diocese in innumerable ways. We wish her all the best and are planning a celebration of her ministry. Announcements regarding the details will be sent out at a later date.

A job listing for applications for her position will be posted both locally and nationally.

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Andrew Kuhn, Director of Youth and Family Ministries, after 11 years of ministry at both St. David's (Radnor) Church and the Offices of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, has decided to return to teaching. His last day with the Diocese will be on Monday, February 20, 2017. 

Read more, in Andrew's own words:  

Friends:

 

It is with great joy and sadness that I share my acceptance of a teaching position in the Chester Upland School District.  This is a school district that has a great need for teachers who care and are passionate about education.  As a fourth generation educator, my commitment to academia runs deep.  Chester Upland School District is located in the Delaware deanery.  St. Mary's Church, Chester and St. Paul's Church, Chester are both within the School District borders.  I'm eager to continue building the Kingdom of God in this new setting.

 

Working alongside each of you has been a real joy for me.  The past (almost) two years have been filled with learning, growing, and laughter.  In my time on the diocesan staff, I have witnessed Christian kindness and charity that we often only read about.  The dedication I have witnessed to collegiality, cooperation, and ingenuity are unique traits to this great diocese.  Thank you for the kindness and compassion that you have shown to me and my family.  Additionally, I'd like to thank Bishop Gutierrez for his support as I embark on this new adventure.  May God continue to bless each one of you and the important work you have to do in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.  I ask for your continued prayers and will continue to extend mine.

 

Thank you,

  

Andrew C. Kuhn
Director of Family & Young Adult Min.

We have made contingency plans for the transition. The Rev. Canon Betsy Ivey has agreed to assume the position on a part-time basis. She has extensive experience in management, youth, budget, and administration. She is currently serving part-time at St. Simon, and will continue her ministry at St. Simon's.

" I am humbled and grateful to be asked by Bishop Gutierrez to serve the Diocese in any capacity. It is my desire to continue the good work of Andrew Kuhn with an excitement and commitment to the ministry of young people. 

- The Rev. Betsy Ivey

"And whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me."  Matthew 18.5." 

We say goodbye to Mr. Mark Klinger, as well, who has decided to pursue other interests. We wish him well. Those who have questions about CPG benefits, should direct inquiries to Mr. Doug Horner our new Finance and Business Administrator who now has, among his other duties, oversight of benefits administration. We are thankful to all of our staff.

In each case, we are assuring the members who have served this Diocese that they are blessed with prayers and support.  Godspeed to all of you; your work will continue to bear fruit for years to come.