Anglican Watch has never covered the mess in the Church of England’s (CoE) safeguarding program as thoroughly as we should. That’s because, as an established church, the CoE has layers of administration and bureaucracy that are unfathomable to us. But one thing’s very clear: the CoE’s safeguarding process is teetering on
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Final report in CoE investigation into sadomasochist John Smyth delayed by police referral
The final report of the Church of England’s safeguarding team reviewing sadomasochistic abuse by the late John Smyth has again been delayed due to the need to file additional police reports in the matter. Keith Makin, the social worker tasked with generating a “lessons learned” report, states that he has
Continue readingCoE allows defrocked Adrian Parry to officiate at services, covers-up misconduct
Adrian Parry, defrocked as a priest in the Episcopal Church, is being allowed to openly officiate as a priest in the Church of England. Moreover, the Church of England is covering up allegations involving accessing porn by priests on church property, during work hours.
Continue readingAnglican Watch calls BS on the Church of England
Anglican Watch calls BS on the Church of England’s (CoE) fauxpology, issued last week, over its treatment of LGBTQ+ persons. The announcement comes even as the CoE continues its refusal to marry same-sex couples, instead saying it will bless same-sex relationships. The so-called apology is set forth in a report, issued after
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