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
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Diocese of Albany Now Permits Same-Sex Marriages
By Egan Millard Episcopal News Service The standing committee of the Diocese of Albany, the last remaining U.S.-based diocese in the Episcopal Church to prohibit same-sex marriage, announced on Nov. 1 that the ceremonies may proceed in the diocese, bringing the diocese into compliance with General Convention’s mandate to make marriage rites available to all couples. “We seek … [Read more...] about Diocese of Albany Now Permits Same-Sex Marriages
Albany Postpones Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Canons
By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of Albany has postponed action that would bring its rules on sexuality into compliance with the broader church. The postponement, at the annual convention on October 23, delays a conversation that will indicate how conservative the diocese will continue to be. Albany was the last remaining domestic diocese where the then-bishop prohibited same-sex … [Read more...] about Albany Postpones Vote on Same-Sex Marriage Canons
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 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
Bishop Love Loses Trial on Same-Sex Marriage
By Kirk Petersen The Albany Standing Committee and the Communion Partners issued letters supporting Bishop Love A Hearing Panel has unanimously ruled that the only remaining American bishop who has refused to permit same-sex marriage rites in his diocese thereby violated his vow to "engage to conform to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of the Episcopal … [Read more...] about Bishop Love Loses Trial on Same-Sex Marriage