Month: November 2022 - Page 6

Spotlight on abuse: Former treasurer Martin Sargeant

November 16, 2022 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

On Friday, October 14, 2022, former Diocese of London treasurer Martin Sargeant pleaded guilty to theft of £5.2 million ($6.3 million) from the Two Cities Churches Trust. A charity, the organization was founded in 1891 to support the restoration of churches in the City of London. The theft covered a

Federal grant jury indicts Episcopal priest Robert Smith for fraud

November 12, 2022 Anglican Watch 2 comments

A federal grand jury today indicted Episcopal priest Robert Smith for fraud related to his tenure as CEO of Saint Francis Ministries. He is accused of defrauding the non-profit foster care provider of at least $4.7 million by using fake invoices. Among the charges are that Smith took a $50,000

PB nominating committee grinds away, Stinkbomb gnashes his teeth

November 10, 2022 Anglican Watch One comment

Okay, call Stinkbomb a pessimist. But the nominating committee for the next presiding bishop (PB) has started work and he is feeling profoundly dubious. Underwhelmed. Unimpressed. The list goes on, but you get the idea. To begin with, the committee comprises about what you’d expect. A glittering mosaic of race,

What on earth is going on at St. Mark’s Cathedral School?

November 10, 2022 Stinkbomb One comment

In 2017, St. Mark’s Cathedral School, located in Shreveport La., settled a lawsuit involving the expulsion of a black student from the school for “inappropriate touching.” True to form, the terms of the settlement are confidential, which is, in itself, unethical on the part of the church. But we see signs

HH on Prestonwoood Christian Academy (PCA) hired spouse of convicted sex offender, former PCA teacher: “Hey Eric. Prestonwood is southern Baptist. PCA is just the school initials. It’s a huge mega in Plano, Tx.”

Colin Ross on Abundant Life school shooting underscores how Episcopal clergy perjury increases risk for the church: “People that lie to children for a living might commit perjury? Color me shocked! The spell of the clerical class…”

Middle on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “A culture of retaliation persists in parishes and by bishops.”

Watching on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Will PB Sean Rowe establish a “culture of protection?””

Rich on Central Florida bishop makes ‘culture of protection’ a priority for every church in the diocese: “Good for Bishop Holcomb in attempting to take a stand and be pro-active. This is a rare pastoral action. He…”