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Insane: Tennessee courts try to cover up details of Covenant shooting, leading to additional questions about corruption at Covenant Nashville

July 7, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

It’s official—the Tennessee judicial system, already corrupt, has lost its collective mind. Specifically, a Tennessee court has refused to honor news media and police requests for the release of the Covenant school shooter’s so-called manifesto. As a result, Anglican Watch calls on federal law enforcement to investigate the Church of the Covenant

FBI investigates former DioVA parish, Anglican Watch calls for transparency from diocese

July 5, 2024 Anglican Watch 7 comments

The Falls Church Episcopal during the Civil War

Sources close to the matter tell Anglican Watch that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating sexual abuse at the Falls Church Anglican (TFCA). The parish comprises many former members of the Falls Church Episcopal, who left the larger denomination over a variety of disagreements, including same-sex marriage. It is important

Check it out: Julie Roys blocks Anglican Watch on X

July 2, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Julie Roys, dirtbag from hell, has blocked Anglican Watch. We applaud the move.

You know you’re doing something right when a clergyperson who has abused someone under their pastoral care blocks you for calling them out. That is the case with Julie Roys, a former youth pastor and publisher of The Roys Report, who by her own statement abused “Sarah,” a young woman

Update on abusive Episcopal priest Ben Day and his misconduct

July 1, 2024 Anglican Watch One comment

Fr. Ben Day, Episcopal priest and sexual abuser

In the midst of our ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse of process, and suborning perjury on the part of Episcopal priest Marshall Ben Day, who is the rector of Christ Church, Kennesaw, GA, Anglican Watch has learned of additional misconduct on the part of Day. Specifically, as part of

Julie Roys doubles down on dumb, defends her past abuse of lesbian church member, even as she displays questionable journalistic ethics

June 30, 2024 Anglican Watch 3 comments

TLD: Anti-abuse blogger Julie Roys is defending her past abuse of a lesbian church member, denying the abuse, and engaging in ethically questionable journalistic practices. We object. Julie Roys is, to many, the 800-pound gorilla of abuse journalism. Her approach, she says, is one of investigative journalism, and her publication, The

Meanwhile, back in Dayton with dear, duplicitous, Dan McClain

June 28, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

In the midst of General Convention 81 and the Great Kennesaw Debacle, we continue to keep our collective eye on Dan McClain, the rector-elect of St. Paul’s, Dayton, OH. McClain is currently suspended without pay in the middle of an ongoing Title IV case and acrimonious divorce. The acrimony, it

Inova, a former Episcopal hospital, denies LGBTQ couples equal rights

June 26, 2024 Anglican Watch 4 comments

Inova Hospital discriminates against LGBTQ+

In the midst of our coverage of General Convention 81 and the Kennesaw Debacle, Anglican Watch wants to take a brief break and shift our focus to a former Episcopal hospital, Inova, located in Northern Virginia, and the hospital’s deceptive track record on LGBTQ rights. Specifically, we are following multiple situations in

Anglican Watch applauds election of Sean Rowe, looks for better organizational ethics

June 26, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Anglican Watch is delighted to learn that the House of Bishops has elected Sean Rowe as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. While we have had reservations about Sean, including his handling of LGBTQ+ issues, we believe that he is by far the most qualified of the candidates for the position.

Police records raise child welfare concerns at Episcopal priest Ben Day’s home

June 26, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Anglican Watch recently obtained 911 call center records for the rector of Christ Church, Kennesaw, GA, in conjunction with our investigation of sexual misconduct involving Day. The records raise significant concerns about the welfare of the children in the home. Among the documented calls are two involving potential child abuse, and

Evidence shows Presiding Bishop candidate Rob Wright ignored prior Title IV complaint involving Episcopal priest Ben Day

June 25, 2024 Anglican Watch 12 comments

Bishop Robert Wright ignores Title IV complaints

As Anglican Watch continues our investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct at Christ Church, Kennesaw, GA involving rector Ben Day, details on Atlanta Bishop Rob Wright’s nonfeasance in the matter are coming into focus. Evidence indicates that +Wright was included on a prior written complaint, as was Canon to the Ordinary

Reader comment on Bishop Marray Title IV case, customer service, and reputational damage to TEC

June 23, 2024 Anglican Watch 11 comments

Ed. We wholeheartedly endorse this excellent comment by one of our readers and are posting it in order to provide heightened awareness. It is often easy to criticize and what transpires in the Diocese of Easton shows that there is often good reason to do so. However, I would like

GG81 kicks off with Title IV looming large — even as hope continues for integrity in the church

June 23, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Regular readers of Anglican Watch will probably grin — and roll their eyes — to learn that we have now read the entire Blue Book, the enormous heap of paper that magically appears prior to every Episcopal General Convention (GC). Yes, we are governance geeks. In our reading, we note that Title

Anglican Watch endorses Rachel Taber-Hamilton as PHoD

June 23, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Anglican Watch has been watching the evolving conflict between the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton and Julia Ayala Harris for some time. Additionally, we are monitoring Taber-Hamilton’s unprecedented effort to oust Ayala Harris as president of the House of Deputies (PHoD). Presently, Taber-Hamilton serves as vice president of the PHoD. We agree with

Episcopal priest Marshall Ben Day appears to violate court order to stop drinking

June 22, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

As we continue our investigation and coverage of the allegations of sexual and other misconduct by Episcopal priest Marshall Ben Day, who serves as rector of Christ Church Kennesaw, we notice something disturbing, which is that he appears to be in violation of a previous Sobriety Safety Plan he signed

Anglican Watch files Title IV complaint against Episcopal priest Marshall Ben Day for sexual misconduct

June 22, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Tenth Presbyterian faces eternal consequences for its conduct

Anglican Watch, in our role as advocates for those who have experienced abuse in the church, has filed a formal Title IV complaint with the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta against Marshall Ben Day, the rector of Christ Church Kennesaw. The complaint alleges that Day has engaged in sexual misconduct by

Weasel alert: Episcopal priest Ben Day engaging in spoliation of evidence

June 21, 2024 Anglican Watch One comment

As Anglican Watch continues its investigation into the toxic situation involving Kennesaw, GA, Episcopal priest Ben Day, and the Diocese of Atlanta’s corrupt handling of a related Title IV complaint, a disturbing new wrinkle has emerged. Specifically, Day appears to be attempting to conceal information about his misconduct, possibly in awareness that

Interim report: Atlanta Bishop Rob Wright, Ben Day, and the Kennesaw Debacle

June 19, 2024 Anglican Watch 3 comments

Regular visitors to Anglican Watch may know that we have been researching the hellacious mess involving Marshall Ben Day, rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Kennesaw (and former local political candidate), and Atlanta Bishop Wright’s corrupt handling of a Title IV case against Day, otherwise known as the Kennesaw Debacle. Here’s

Update: Santosh Marray Title IV case is going nowhere fast, even as it damages the Diocese of Easton

June 18, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Anglican Watch has spoken with several persons close to the Santosh Marray Title IV clergy disciplinary case, and we are deeply concerned, both about the lack of progress in the case, and the larger implications for the Diocese of Easton and its members. Title IV status Developments (or lack thereof) include:

Urgent alert: GC81 Nominating committee loses its mind, names Judge Michael Truncale as candidate for lay member of the Disciplinary Board for Bishops

June 17, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The nominating committee for the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church has nominated Judge Michael Truncale, an active federal judge appointed by Donald Trump, as a law member candidate for the Disciplinary Board for Bishops. Anglican Watch calls on all members of the Episcopal Church, including delegates to the General

The Buzz: News we’re working on

June 16, 2024 Anglican Watch 6 comments

All but one of the four candidates for presiding bishop have prior Title IV cases against them. What does this mean for the upcoming elections at General Convention? Stay tuned. Anglican Watch opposes the candidacy of Robert Wright due to his corrupt handling of Title IV complaints. See below. We

Update: St. Paul’s Dayton pulls the plug on corrupt priest Dan McClain

June 15, 2024 Anglican Watch 5 comments

St. Paul’s cuts loose corrupt Dan McClain

Multiple sources close to the matter tell Anglican Watch that the executive committee at St. Paul’s Dayton has decided to stop paying rector-elect Daniel McClain, effective July 1. Diocesan canons expressly permit a parish to stop payment when, as here, a Title IV clergy disciplinary case is pending against a clergy person.

Just when we thought it was safe: Bill Allport resurfaces

June 12, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Think fast: What’s the only thing worse than corrupt Bishop Shannon Johnston resurfacing? If you’re like us, the answer is having alcoholic priest Bill Allport start serving as supply clergy in the Diocese of Newark. (As if turning him loose near maritime vessels as part of the Seaman’s Institute weren’t

Criminal charges against Episcopal priest Michael Greene move forward

June 6, 2024 Anglican Watch 2 comments

Episcopal priest Michael Greene’s criminal case moves forward

News media in the Albany, New York, area report that a defense motion to drop misdemeanor criminal charges against the rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal, Fr. Michael Greene, has been denied. Albany police charged Greene with criminal mischief, alleging that he slashed the tires of a vehicle belonging to a

Forgotten victims: Episcopal church musicians

June 4, 2024 Anglican Watch 5 comments

Episcopal musicians far too often face abuse

“We’re only as sick as our secrets” — AA ”Some of the most harmful abuse faced by employees is the least obvious, because it is not necessarily physical or sexual. How will the church take seriously the insidious and detrimental effects of psychological and emotional abuse?” — Association of Anglican

Easton bishop Marray’s misconduct may be motivated by anti-LGBTQ animus

June 3, 2024 Anglican Watch 3 comments

As part of our ongoing investigation into the conduct of Easton bishop Santosh Marray and the Title IV charges filed against him by members of the Diocese of Easton, Anglican Watch has been rummaging into Marray’s past. We are deeply concerned to discover that he has previously opposed same-sex marriage. Our concerns

Members of Tenth Presbyterian must insist the church clean up its act, or face eternal consequences

May 27, 2024 Anglican Watch 11 comments

While we’re on the sordid topic of abuse at Tenth Presbyterian, we need to look at the role of Session. Specifically, Session is dishonest and corrupt, and has failed those under its care for the past 25 years. Thus, everyone on Session needs to resign, and members need to insist

Meltdown at St. Paul’s Shelton underscores the importance of suspending clergy early in the Title IV process

January 24, 2024 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

Historically, Anglican Watch has been a fan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) and its handling of clergy discipline. In particular, we like and respect former bishop Ian Douglas (who would have been an excellent presiding bishop) and the Rev. Canon Robin Hammeal-Urban, who has long been a driving force in

More on the Susan Elzey/Liam Goligher debacle

January 20, 2024 Anglican Watch 3 comments

As Liam Goligher and Susan Elzey make the rounds with their various fabrications about their rendezvous in Lancaster and how it was (pick one): A set-up. A picnic. A consolation session after Elzey’s son purportedly got in trouble with the law. Something other than a sexual encounter (like maybe an

Former director charged with stealing $1.6 million from Pennsylvania clergy death benefit fund

January 2, 2024 Anglican Watch 2 comments

Published by Episcopal News Service. [Episcopal News Service] The former administrator of a nonprofit insurance corporation that has served the families of Episcopal clergy in Pennsylvania for centuries was charged in federal court with wire fraud for allegedly stealing more than $1.6 million intended for deceased clergy members’ widows and

Anglican Watch on Former director charged with stealing $1.6 million from Pennsylvania clergy death benefit fund: “Thanks Julia. We’re grateful for the additional details — and your parsing of the issues is excellent. We’re happy to…”

Julia L Barringer on Former director charged with stealing $1.6 million from Pennsylvania clergy death benefit fund: “First, let me congratulate you on your June 4, 2024 posting. This is a monster problem that has been hiding/covered…”

Anglican Watch on FBI investigates former DioVA parish, Anglican Watch calls for transparency from diocese: “Dear FBI: As you investigate issues at TFCA, we hope you will consider investigating other criminal conduct in the church,…”

Rich on FBI investigates former DioVA parish, Anglican Watch calls for transparency from diocese: “I hear, now and then, from friends that allegedly the sexual misconduct of clergy and the ensuing cover-ups by bishops,…”

God save Kennesaw on FBI investigates former DioVA parish, Anglican Watch calls for transparency from diocese: “My church has sex abuse committed by the rector and everyone is looking the other way. I wish that the…”