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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop’s Easter Message 2013
[1] From the Exsultet, Book of Common Prayer pp 286-7 [2] http://http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/16/us/a-ritual-of-lent-attracts-nonbelievers.html
A letter from Bishop Frade about Quran-burning
How can anyone think that an act of hate and religious fanaticism—the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001–can somehow be redeemed by an act of intolerance and religious stupidity? I have been trying to decide whether Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove Center in Gainesville, who is planning to burn copies of the Quran on […]
House of Bishops writes to Charles Bennison
“We exhort Charles, our brother in Christ, in the strongest possible terms, to tender his immediate and unconditional resignation as the Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.” September 21, 2010 The House of Bishop of The Episcopal Church, meeting in Phoenix, AZ, approved the following resolution: Grace to you and peace in Jesus Christ our […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop on the death of Ugandan activist
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop on the death of Ugandan activist: “His murder deprives his people of a significant and effective voice ” “His murder deprives his people of a significant and effective voice,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said on the death of gay human rights activist David Kato in Uganda. The Presiding […]
Facts about the lawsuit concerning the Rev. Bede Parry
A lawsuit has been filed against a Roman Catholic monastery in Missouri In it, the Rev. Bede Parry, now an Episcopal priest at All Saints, Las Vegas, NV allegedly engaged in inappropriate relationships with youth in their late teens. Parry served All Saints for 11 years as organist and assisting priest. In response to these […]
Statement regarding resignation of Fr. Bede Parry
We have now reviewed the history of how Bede Parry became a priest in Nevada. I will tell you the story as forthrightly as possible. Many people are involved in this story. To understand their decisions and actions, it is necessary first to understand two things: what this story is not and what our guiding […]
From Bishop Dorsey Henderson, President of the Title IV Disciplinary Board of the Episcopal Church
Concerning the Diocese of South Carolina: In the matter concerning the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, information is being reviewed by the Title IV Disciplinary Board. Bishop Dorsey Henderson is President of the Title IV Disciplinary Board. Information was presented from communicants within the Diocese of South Carolina. The information was not brought forward […]
Talking points related to an opinion piece on wsj.com
In reference to an opinion piece titled “Twenty-first Century Excommunication” and posted to wsj.com on October 7, 2011, please note the following: The author’s information and assertions are dated. The author’s reference in the opening paragraph to the church in Binghamton, New York is almost four years old. Much has happened, including a Lambeth […]
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement concerning Bede Parry
Bede James Parry was serving as organist and music director at All Saints Church, Las Vegas, when I became aware of him. His arrival preceded my own in the Diocese of Nevada. He approached me to inquire about being received as a priest, having served as a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. At the […]
Fact sheet: The Diocese of South Carolina
The following information has been prepared in response to queries about recent developments in the Diocese of South Carolina. It includes an overview and timeline of events related to the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina and Bishop Mark Lawrence, including pastoral outreach, details of Title IV, and next steps. Please note: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts […]
