AP reports: A preliminary report commissioned by the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops to investigate the clergy sex abuse scandal has found no evidence that gay priests are more likely than heterosexual clergy to molest children, the lead authors of the study said Tuesday.
Twelve staff positions will be cut as the Seminary of the Southwest attempts to trim $1 million from its operating budget. A source close to those in the restructuring effort said no faculty members are losing their jobs, and the curriculum would not be affected.
Certain clergy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — “people in lifelong, monogamous same-gender relationships” previously barred from serving — are a step closer
Videos from El Salvador showing the extent of devastation and the needs for assistance
When she summed up the Episcopalian mission in a single sentence, I thought the message transcended the moment. Though spoken in a church, it should hold true in any setting; a worthwhile goal for everyone: “We participate in trying to heal this world. That’s what we’re here for.”
According to the secular calendar, Christmas is hard approaching; at least according to my local Mall. If you’re looking for a gift suggestion this year, you would do very well consider the new book by Episcopal Café contributor Vicki Black.
In accordance with General Convention 2009 observation that that “the discernment of The Episcopal Church is that there are no theological barriers to blessing … same-sex relationships that are based on love, fidelity and lifelong commitment …” I offer the following interim measures, which you may bring to your parish or not, at your discretion. ~+Paul Marshall, Bishop of the Diocese of Bethlehem
Bonnie Anderson has announced, in a letter sent to the House of Deputies, how she plans to fill the soon to be vacant office of Vice President of the House of Deputies. Brian Prior, the present Vice President was recently elected a bishop and is no longer eligible to serve.
Bishop Chris Epting, the Presiding Bishop’s Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations issued a statement in reaction to the Vatican’s creation of a Personal Ordinariate structure for disaffected Anglicans. In short, he sees it as flying in the face of the slow but steady work of traditional ecumenism.
Their strong reactions to programs suggested by the President and Democratic Party controlled Congress have changed the nature of the Health Care reform bill. They are using strategic donations of money from around the country to defeat state based initiatives to recognize same-sex marriages.