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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop on the death of Ugandan activist

March 19, 2013

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 […]

Facts about the lawsuit concerning the Rev. Bede Parry

March 19, 2013

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 […]

Statement regarding resignation of Fr. Bede Parry

March 19, 2013

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 […]

From Bishop Dorsey Henderson, President of the Title IV Disciplinary Board of the Episcopal Church

March 19, 2013

  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 […]

Talking points related to an opinion piece on wsj.com

March 19, 2013

  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. […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has issued the following statement concerning Bede Parry

March 19, 2013

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 […]

Fact sheet: The Diocese of South Carolina

March 19, 2013

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 […]

Concerning the 2013-2015 Draft Budget of the Episcopal Church

March 19, 2013

On March 1, the 2013-2015 draft triennial budget was posted on the Episcopal Church General Convention website and copied elsewhere along with a narrative explanation. This is the draft triennial […]

Nominations accepted for Episcopal Church lay representative on Anglican Consultative Council

March 18, 2013

Nominations to serve as the Episcopal Church lay representative on the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) are now being accepted through April 10. The ACC is one of the four instruments […]

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori on Pope Francis

March 13, 2013

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori sends greetings of welcome to Pope Francis and adds:             “The Episcopal Church will pray for the new Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis, […]

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