Hearing Ends With No Verdict Yet for Bishop Love June 12, 2020 Highlight, News The Bishop of Albany is the only domestic bishop who continues to forbid same-sex marriages to be conducted within his diocese, despite the will of the General Convention. He faces disciplinary charges under Title IV.
Far from Ordinary Time: A Coronatide Ordination May 6, 2020 News COVID-19 lockdowns meant dramatic changes for the Rev. Dale Van Wormer's priestly ordination, but the 27 year-old gives thanks for a moment of yearning and longing that he hopes can draw people closer to God.
Bishop Roundup: Albany, Chicago, Pittsburgh April 21, 2020 News Delays in one trial and two retirements.
Public Disciplinary Hearing Planned for Bishop Love January 24, 2020 News A panel of three bishops, a priest and a lay person will decide whether to sanction the Bishop of Albany for refusing to comply with the General Convention's decision to make same-sex marriage rites available in every diocese.
Charges Filed Against Bishop Love for Defying Marriage Resolution September 18, 2019 News The formal charges mean that Love will face an ecclesiastic trial, open to the public, to determine if he should be penalized for prohibiting same-sex marriages in the Diocese of Albany.
Bp. Love Accepts Inhibited Authority January 12, 2019 News Sources said they are not aware of any pending plans for a same-sex marriage in the Diocese of Albany.
Partial Restriction on Bishop Love January 11, 2019 Clips, News “Bishop Love … is forbidden from participating in any manner in the Church’s disciplinary process in the Diocese of Albany in any matter regarding any member of the clergy that involves the issue of same-sex marriage.”
Solitary Stand on Same-sex Marriage (updated) November 14, 2018 Clips, News Bishop William H. Love could soon face disciplinary action for not conforming to a resolution of General Convention.
Deputies’ President Responds to Albany November 12, 2018 Clips, News Gay Clark Jennings: “When we celebrate [LGBTQ] marriages, the entire church is blessed by the love and fidelity of these faithful couples.”
PB Curry’s First Statement on Albany November 12, 2018 Clips, News Presiding Bishop Curry: “I am assessing the implications of the statement and will make determinations about appropriate actions soon.”
