Bp. Roundup: S. Ohio, Louisiana, Albany, Pittsburgh June 15, 2021 Highlight, News By Kirk Petersen Southern Ohio Wayne Smith The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith is the sole nominee to serve as provisional bishop of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, where Bishop Thomas Breidenthal resigned for hea... Read more...
Uncertainty in Albany as Bp. Love Heads for ACNA March 30, 2021 Highlight, News The Diocese of Albany seeks a new bishop who will help bring together churches of all factions. 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).
Bishop Love Resigns October 24, 2020 News The Rt. Rev. William Love announced his resignation as Bishop of Albany, effective February 1, 2021, at the diocesan convention.
Standing Comm. Unequivocally Supports Bishop Love October 9, 2020 Highlight, News Albany's Standing Committee strongly affirmed their condemned bishop, saying they join him in "strong disagreement with the finding that B012 was passed as an authorized revision to the BCP. "
Bishop Love Loses Trial on Same-Sex Marriage October 5, 2020 Updates Another public hearing will be held to determine what discipline will be imposed on the Rt. Rev. William Love, Bishop of Albany.
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.
