The Episcopal Young Adult Caucus has spoken out about the grave problems with clergy discipline in the church. Anglican Watch agrees with and supports the criticisms and recommendations of the group’s statement, but wishes to go on the record as saying that the suggestions do not go far enough. Specifics: The Caucus
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Emerging details of Harris Title IV case explain reasons for epic fail
Earlier today, the House of Bishops discussed some of the details and timeline behind the decision to dismiss the Julia Ayala Harris Title IV case. The details are deeply concerning. First, of course, is that Todd Ousley served on the reference panel. We won’t belabor the point, but Ousley is
Continue readingURGENT PETITION — Sign today to insist that all clergy be accountable in the Episcopal Church
Demands increase for bishop accountability Following the lackluster response to the allegations of domestic violence by Bishop Singh and the purported sexual assault of Julia Ayala Harris at a church meeting, there have been demands in both Houses of the General Convention to revisit bishop discipline and the related disciplinary
Continue readingLosch indictment for child rape undescores apathy among Episcopal leaders
The recent news that alleged child rapist and Episcopal priest Richard Losch has been indicted for child sexual abuse raises a related issue. Specifically, numerous leaders in the Episcopal Church knew of the allegations yet did nothing. Those who ignored the problem, despite more than a dozen emails from the
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