If there’s one thing Episcopalians are good at, it’s explaining away their woes. We know the refrain: The church isn’t collapsing, it’s struggling. And the fact it’s struggling has nothing to do with us and our behavior. Any problems are caused by Anglican Watch, the last priest who was here, the
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Trouble in Texarkana: Title IV charges filed against David Halt
The uproar in Texarkana and Boston has expanded. Sources close to the matter tell Anglican Watch that a Title IV case has been filed against David Halt, rector of St. James, alleging multiple violations of Title IV, the Episcopal clergy disciplinary canons. The charges relate to Halt’s retaliation against the Rev. Richard
Continue readingDire trouble in Dio Dallas, as Sumner faces clergy disciplinary charges
Bishop of Dallas George Sumner appears headed for deep trouble amidst allegations that he engaged in retaliation for opposing sexual harassment in a #churctoo case in the diocese.
Continue readingMurder of Catholic bishop illustrates problems with TEC episcopacy
As our Roman sisters and brothers mourn the senseless murder of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop David O’Connell, his legacy illustrates the TEC episcopacy’s profound challenges. A priest for 45 years, O’Connell was known as a peacemaker who worked to reduce tensions between area residents and law enforcement, particularly following the beating death of Rodney
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