Even as the House of Bishops laments its Title IV failures in light of the Singh and Harris cases, we see a continuing breakdown in the discipline of Episcopal bishops. This breakdown includes the Title IV case filed in February 2023 against Dallas Bishop George Sumner, which involves allegations that Sumner retaliated
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The wages of sin: St. James Texarkana lurches towards closure
We’ve previously covered the appalling situation at St. James Texarkana, marked by an feckless, arrogant, and interpersonally challenged rector, David Halt; allegations of retaliation by Halt and bishop George Sumner against former parochial vicar Richard Daly over the latter’s opposition to the sexual harassment of a woman connected with the
Continue readingAnother busy weekend in the Caca Crown Derby of clergy misconduct
For many, the Fourth of July weekend is a chance to relax, grill, and maybe hit the beach; it’s also an opportunity to tidy up the inbox. As a result, Anglican Watch has pulled in more complaints than usual. And sure enough, several of our regulars are in the thick of things.
Continue readingDumber than dog dirt: allegations of additional retaliation emerge from St. James Texarkana
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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