Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
Ed: We understand Ayala Harris’ reluctance to name names, but in cases like this, it is essential that we have the courage to identify those responsible. And while TEC rushes to care for its apparatchiks, we still see a lack of action on The Rev. Richard Loach, now under indictment
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We can all agree that a priest who has an affair with a parishioner has committed abuse. But what about the priest who has an extramarital experience with someone not a parishioner? Is this ever okay? Anglican Watch believes the answer is no. Previous coverage The topic of clergy adultery is
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There’s an old saying that where you sit depends on where you stand. And while that probably is true for team members at Anglican Watch, we nonetheless feel obligated to ask the question: Why does TEC attract so many batsnot cray clergy? We’re thinking narcissists, sociopaths, abusers, alcoholics, and more. We don’t
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A favorite topic of ours is clergy discipline in the Episcopal Church, particularly in the context of Title IV, the clergy disciplinary canons. In that regard, we consistently see four misperceptions among judicatories that undermine Title IV and, in turn, clergy discipline. Let’s explore those misperceptions. Title IV is the
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