By John Martin An independent review will probe the case of the Rt. Rev. George Bell, former Bishop of Chichester. In September 2015 the church settled a civil claim by a woman who claimed she was abused as a child by Bell, who was Bishop of Chichester from 1929 until his death in 1958. The review will scrutinize all aspects of how the case was handled. A complaint was … [Read more...] about Review in Bishop Bell Case
Archives for July 5, 2016
Calendar Clarity
Adapted from the Office of Public Affairs A note from the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music regarding the Episcopal Church’s calendar of commemorations Since the 2015 General Convention, the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music has received several requests for clarification concerning the calendar of commemorations. The confusion stems from the convention’s … [Read more...] about Calendar Clarity
Puerto Rico Seeks Nominees
The Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico has posted its profile and welcomes nominations until July 10 in the search for its seventh bishop. Nominations require the support of five people from the clergy order and four from the lay order. Those who support nominees must be members in good standing of the Episcopal Church, but need not live in the diocese. More details are … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico Seeks Nominees