While Anglican Watch differs from colleague David Virtue’s views on same-sex marriage, we heartily agree with other aspect of his assessment of Bishop Curry’s tenure. Too little substance, too much paper, zero accountability.

We also recall a time when all were welcome in the church, not only those who think like us.

Please contact the FBI immediately at https://tips.fbi.gov/home.

There’s a big difference between confidentiality and secrecy. Confidentiality is, in appropriate cases, essential for a healthy church. Secrecy, however, is almost always a sign of deep trouble.

Unfortunately, the current discussion at the House of Bishops about Title IV, which is happening largely behind closed doors, is more secret than confidential. As such, it’s unlikely to produce positive change.

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. And the details are deeply concerning.

The Episcopal House of Bishops met today for the start of a four-day meeting, "The Vocation of the Bishop Now." Topics emphasize church decline and Title IV, the clergy disciplinary canon.

The conference is being held via Zoom to allow Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to avoid travel pending an upcoming operation.

With much of today's discussion centered on Title IV, Anglican Watch fears that the bishops will continue a tradition they excel in: missing the forest for the trees.

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.

Richard Rorex Losch, an Episcopal priest canonically resident in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, has been indicted by a grand jury in Grafton County, New Hampshire, of a Class A Felony Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault involving a minor under the age of 13. 

Anglican Watch has received several questions about our decision to stop covering the allegations of abuse in the Bishop Singh case.

Here's why we made that decision.

For many years, the Episcopal Church has prided itself on its policies to prevent child sexual abuse. But the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement is woefully deficient when it comes to the prevention of child abuse.

Explore with us this painful shortcoming on the part of the Episcopal Church.

Anglican Watch (AW) has been reviewing data relating to parochial report results, and we are increasingly confident that we have a good feel for the reports coming within the next few weeks. So, we will venture out on a limb and share our predictions for the data and related issues, including the burgeoning population of zombie churches. (More on the rise of zombie churches in a moment.)