Richard Losch, the 90-year-old Episcopal priest who allegedly repeatedly raped a boy in the mid-1970s, is set to be arraigned on related felony charges in New Hampshire on Sept. 18, 2023, at 10:00 AM. To date, neither Bishop Glenda Curry nor the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, where Losch is canonically
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Losch indictment for child rape undescores apathy among Episcopal leaders
The recent news that alleged child rapist and Episcopal priest Richard Losch has been indicted for child sexual abuse raises a related issue. Specifically, numerous leaders in the Episcopal Church knew of the allegations yet did nothing. Those who ignored the problem, despite more than a dozen emails from the
Continue readingAnother busy weekend in the Caca Crown Derby of clergy misconduct
For many, the Fourth of July weekend is a chance to relax, grill, and maybe hit the beach; it’s also an opportunity to tidy up the inbox. As a result, Anglican Watch has pulled in more complaints than usual. And sure enough, several of our regulars are in the thick of things.
Continue readingAn open letter to the Diocese of Alabama: Why are child sex offenders allowed in active ministry?
Dear members of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama: As you know, the Rev. Rob Morpeth recently announced he is retiring. As a result, the diocese is now searching for a new Canon for Mission Support. These developments create an inflection point in which you must answer a difficult question in the coming days. Specifically, why
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