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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

Looking forward: Our hopes for 2024

January 1, 2024 Anglican Watch 2 comments

Initially, when we sat down to write this, we were going to do predictions for 2024. But as we did, we realized that we sounded like the Delphic Oracle, muttering, “Beware the Ides of March.” Plus, several predictions don’t make sense without context, and in several cases, we have confidential

Empty Christmas services at Grace Episcopal Alexandria underscore the problems churches face when they experience clergy abuse

December 27, 2023 Anglican Watch 6 comments

Grace Episcopal Alexandria empties following clergy abuse

Disclosure: Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti is a former member of Grace Episcopal and launched this publication following criminal conduct by former rector Robert H. Malm. ### Far too often, vestry members, judicatories, and others in positions of power within the Episcopal church treat clergy misconduct as an inconsequential issue peripheral to

Episcopal young adults urge changes to Title IV. We agree, but believe their recommendations don’t go far enough

December 3, 2023 Anglican Watch Leave a comment

The Episcopal Young Adult Caucus has spoken out about the grave problems with clergy discipline in the church. Anglican Watch agrees with and supports the criticisms and recommendations of the group’s statement, but wishes to go on the record as saying that the suggestions do not go far enough. Specifics: The Caucus

Blop on Stop the BS: Anne Turner’s letter to the parish is “a bunch of trash”: “Just saw that the assistant rector is posting the predictable stuff about letting go of the past. I think the…”

Rich on Sean Rowe removes bishop Todd Ousley from all Title IV functions prior to Ousley’s departure later this year: “So, it seems that TEC is keeping quiet on the Welby matter and the C of E’s cover-up for nearly…”

Talking on Presiding bishop Sean Rowe’s personnel decisions make us hopeful for the future: “NDA’s to be on church committees contradict the baptismal covenant I am hoping that the new PB follows the teachings…”

Anon on Constance Rhodes: Another loser complicit in the death of Grant Solomon: “Went to high school with her and she’s always been a hypocrite chasing “fame” – more concerned with image than…”

Speaking Up on Sean Rowe removes bishop Todd Ousley from all Title IV functions prior to Ousley’s departure later this year: “This is good news. perhaps the new PB will take real steps to address abuse in TEC. Bishop Curry’s, “…”