PITTSBURGH — The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has established a Web site to help parishioners weigh in on whether the conservative diocese should leave the national church.

Many in the diocese disagree with the Episcopal Church USA on the authority of Scripture and some resulting issues, such as whether to ordain homosexuals.

Bishop Robert Duncan has said the diocese has four options: maintaining the status quo, submitting to the national church, dissolving the diocese or leaving the church. Duncan, who is a key leader in the church's conservative movement which believes Scripture forbids homosexual ordination, has said he will not remain in office if the diocese decides to abide by the status quo or submit to the national church.

The Web site, www.parishtoolbox.org, is meant to gather information on all sides of the debate.

PHILADELPHIA — Cardinal Justin Rigali was spotted at an unexpected place last week: a local bar, where he chatted with patrons about his three decades as a priest and bishop in Rome.About 130 people turned out for the Philadelphia archbishop's talk at Finnigan's Wake in the city's Northern Liberties neighborhood. It was the latest installment of "Theology on Tap," a long-standing national program aimed at young Roman Catholics.After moving through the crowd and shaking hands for about 15 minutes — and declining at least one offer of beer — Rigali discussed working for the three popes he came to know well as their English-language translator.Many patrons at the popular pub came up to greet Rigali during the break, tell him stories, and ask for his autograph.