By Kirk Petersen In an effort to heal after years of conflict over same-sex marriage, the Diocese of Albany is reuniting two long-time friends with miters who have agreed to disagree on the subject. The diocese announced December 20 it has asked the Rt. Rev. Carol Gallagher to provide supplemental episcopal pastoral support for any priest who may wish to conduct a same-sex … [Read more...] about Long-Time Friends Seek Healing for Diocese of Albany
Bishop William Love
Conservative Bishop to Assist in Albany During Search
By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of Albany is seeking a new bishop because the Rt. Rev. William H. Love left the Episcopal Church after refusing to comply with General Convention's 2018 decision on same-sex marriage rites. In the interim, the diocese has appointed an assisting bishop who shares Love's theological views on marriage. "Since I identify as a theological conservative, … [Read more...] about Conservative Bishop to Assist in Albany During Search
Uncertainty in Albany as Bp. Love Heads for ACNA
By Kirk Petersen Former Bishop of Albany William H. Love announced March 30 that he has been released at his request from ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church, and is seeking to be received in the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). Update: On April 3, ACNA announced that Love will serve as an assisting bishop. The move is another jolt to the Diocese … [Read more...] about Uncertainty in Albany as Bp. Love Heads for ACNA
Bishop Love’s Predecessor Resigns Episcopal Ministry
Just weeks after the effective date of Bishop William Love's resignation, his predecessor as Bishop of Albany, the Rt. Rev. Daniel Herzog, announced March 15 that he is resigning from the House of Bishops and from ministry in the Episcopal Church as of the week after Easter, "because of the direction of the church." It is the second time Herzog has taken this step. Episcopal … [Read more...] about Bishop Love’s Predecessor Resigns Episcopal Ministry
Bishops Point to Errors in Hearing Panel Decision
By Kirk Petersen The Hearing Panel that found the Bishop of Albany guilty of violating his vows made two errors of fact in publishing their decision, according to two bishops who co-sponsored Resolution B012, the 2018 General Convention resolution that mandated the availability of same-sex marriage rites in every diocese where such marriages are legal. The Rt. Rev. … [Read more...] about Bishops Point to Errors in Hearing Panel Decision
Bishop Love Ends Lonely Fight on Same-Sex Marriage
By Kirk Petersen By announcing his resignation as the IX Bishop of Albany on October 24, the Rt. Rev. William H. Love spared the diocese and the wider Episcopal Church the potential bitterness of debating and imposing a penalty on him. "Given all that has happened, and that which was still to come, I believe that to stay any longer would be more of a detriment to the … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Ends Lonely Fight on Same-Sex Marriage
Bishop Love Resigns
The Rt. Rev. William Love, IX Bishop of Albany, announced during his address at the Diocesan Convention on October 24 that he will resign as bishop on February 1, and support a transition to new leadership for the diocese. Under the terms of an accord settled on October 21 between Love and Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, he will have a one-month terminal sabbatical, beginning … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Resigns
Standing Comm. Unequivocally Supports Bishop Love
The Diocese of Albany’s Standing Committee responded to this week’s ruling against their bishop, the Rt. Rev. William Love with a declaration of “unequivocal support” and a pointed protest against the ruling panel’s interpretation of B012, the 2018 General Convention resolution that stripped diocesan bishops of their power to ban same-sex marriages. Love was found guilty of … [Read more...] about Standing Comm. Unequivocally Supports Bishop Love