Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
Pestered by an Episcopal priest? Bullied by a bishop? Feeling down about your deacon? If so, it might be time to think about filing a Title IV clergy disciplinary complaint. A User’s Guide to Title IV, published by Anglican Watch, details what behavior is covered by Title IV, identifies factors to consider before
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Alan Gates, the deeply corrupt Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Massachusetts, has announced his retirement. In a letter posted on the diocesan website, Gates announced plans to retire at the end of 2024. Additionally, he has called for the election of his successor, and indicated that the Rt. Rev.
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A recent study by the Episcopal Church identified nine patterns of systemic racism within the church, including tokenism and difficulty navigating power structures within the church. And recent multiple Title IV clergy disciplinary complaints involving the Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) and Trinity Wall Street make clear that structural racism is alive
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The Episcopal Church is falling further and further behind in its efforts to prevent misconduct within the church. That in itself suggests the church is dying, for ensuring that church is a safe place for all persons is at the very heart of what it means to be a church.
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