Tag: clergy discipline

Sean Rowe removes bishop Todd Ousley from all Title IV functions prior to Ousley’s departure later this year

November 6, 2024 Anglican Watch 3 comments

On a day when many are reflecting on issues of organizational and collective integrity, there is good news from within the Episcopal Church. Specifically, incoming Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe has removed corrupt Bishop Todd Ousley from all involvement in the Title IV process for bishops as a precursor to Ousley’s

Presiding bishop Sean Rowe’s personnel decisions make us hopeful for the future

November 5, 2024 Anglican Watch 4 comments

On November 2, 2024, the Episcopal Church installed Bishop Sean Rowe for a nine-year term as the denomination’s presiding bishop. Shortly afterward, Rowe made a series of personnel and related announcements, which Anglican Watch believes portend good news for the church. This post discusses these announcements and several related topics,

General Convention approves Title IV clergy disciplinary changes, but more is needed

July 19, 2024 Anglican Watch 13 comments

The recent Episcopal General Convention approved myriad changes to Title IV, the canons that establish a disciplinary process for clergy. Anglican Watch endorses these changes, but more is needed to make Title IV a safe process in which the Episcopal Church fulfills its promise to respect the dignity of every

Singh complaints are the norm, not exception

January 12, 2024 Anglican Watch One comment

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry lovebombing

Per the Episcopal News Service, the family of Bishop Singh is calling for an independent investigation of Bruce Curry and Todd Ousley over their purported mishandling of their complaints of abuse involving Singh. Unfortunately, the church is handling this case better than most. And, regrettably, it’s unlikely we will see

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, “…”