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Ministry restricted for former bishop of California

October 15, 2024
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On Oct. 9, the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, acting in her role as presiding bishop-designate in Title IV matters involving bishops, issued a restriction on the ministry of the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, bishop resigned of the Episcopal Diocese of California, due to a credible allegation of an inappropriate relationship with an adult.  

Since that time, Bishop Gray-Reeves and others involved in our Title IV process have been working to solidify a network of pastoral care (Canon IV.8) and mental health support for the parties involved in this Title IV matter. Procedural updates on this matter will be posted with other current cases on our website.