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
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More on St. Paul’s Montvale, one year later
It’s been roughly a year since things unraveled at St. Paul’s, Montvale, NJ, thanks to the abusive behavior of a group of dissidents led by Jeff Piatt and Beth Abrahamson. This post examines where the situation is now and explores bishop Carlye Hughes’ dismal handling of the situation. Background By way
Continue readingGood riddance: Bill Allport finally leaves St. Paul’s Englewood
Bill Allport, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal in Englewood, NJ, is set to leave on Sunday. The news, while welcome, is long overdue. Allport, who has finally admitted publicly to suffering with alcoholism, has been devastating for an already struggling parish. In addition to allegedly spending much of his time
Continue readingMore on Montvale, Englewood, and the ongoing dysfunction at the Diocese of Newark
For some time, Anglican Watch has followed the dismal conduct of a group of dissident parishioners at St. Paul’s, Montvale NJ. The group, whose leaders appear to have been using the church to engage in tax fraud and money laundering, engaged in a series of lies, picketing, and other conduct intended to
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