The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston, Bishop of Virginia, writes to his diocese:While it is true that some of my colleagues in the House of Bishops encouraged me to allow my name to go forward in the search process, and my name was submitted to the Committee, I am very clear and comfortable in my decision not to participate in this discernment. Therefore, I will not be considered … [Read more...] about Bp. Johnston Declines PB Idea
Archives for December 10, 2014
‘Overwhelmed and Blindsided’
GTS News has posted a November 20 letter from the Rt. Rev. Mark Sisk to the executive committee of Alumni/ae of The General Theological Seminary:Please know that the Executive Committee (EC) and Board of Trustees hear you. We are painfully aware that this has not always been evident by our prior response, or lack thereof, to you as a group. For that we apologize. As a way of … [Read more...] about ‘Overwhelmed and Blindsided’
Haitian Conflict Escalates
A presidential commission comprising prominent members of Haitian society has proposed that Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe and his government resign in order to avert a political crisis.The Rt. Rev. Ogé Beauvoir, Bishop Suffragan of Haiti since May 2012, serves on the 11-member panel. In a report presented to President Michel Martelly on December 9, the commission also called … [Read more...] about Haitian Conflict Escalates
DR Seeks Coadjutor Bishop
The Diocese of the Dominican Republic will receive nominations until Christmas Day in its search for a bishop coadjutor. The bishop-elect will succeed the Rt. Rev. Julio C. Holguin, bishop since 1991.Background is available on this website, and the diocese’s profile is on this page.TLC on Facebook ¶ TLC on Twitter ¶ TLC’s feed ¶ TLC’s weblog, Covenant ¶ Subscribe … [Read more...] about DR Seeks Coadjutor Bishop
Central Pa. Chooses Three
The Diocese of Central Pennsylvania’s standing committee has announced a slate of three nominees as the diocese seeks its 11th bishop. The new bishop will succeed the Rt. Rev. Nathan Baxter, who retired in May. The Rt. Rev. Robert Gepert is serving an 18-month term as Central Pennsylvania’s provisional bishop.The nominees are:The Rev. Canon David A. Pfaff, former canon to the … [Read more...] about Central Pa. Chooses Three