The Rt. Rev. Andrew M.L. Dietsche, Bishop of New York, responds to the acquittal of New York Police Sgt. Hugh Barry in the shooting death of Deborah Danner: Deborah Danner was at various times a member of three different churches in the Episcopal Diocese of New York, and she was loved by the many people whose lives she touched through her devoted participation in the … [Read more...] about Officer’s Acquittal Grieves Bishop
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Pray for Officer Wagstaff
The Rt. Rev. Martin Field, Bishop of West Missouri, writes in the diocese’s eSpirit newsletter: Many of you (especially in the KC area) have very likely been informed that, on Wednesday morning, Officer Thomas Wagstaff of the Independence, MO, Police Department was shot while responding to a report of a robbery. What you may not know is this: Tom is a member of St. Matthew’s … [Read more...] about Pray for Officer Wagstaff
‘Examine Our Hearts’
Courtesy of the Castile family The Rt. Rev. Brian N. Prior, Bishop of Minnesota, writes on Philando Castile’s death after he was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop: It is with great sadness that we heard the news this morning of the death of Philando Castile. Yet another in a string of tragic deaths. The violence that plagues our communities … [Read more...] about ‘Examine Our Hearts’
Bishop: ‘Be a Source of Light’
Alton Sterling/Facebook The Rt. Rev. Morris Thompson, Bishop of Louisiana, writes about the death of Alton Sterling during an attempted early Tuesday in Baton Rouge: As I turned on the television yesterday evening, my heart sank as I listened to the story of Alton Sterling being shot by two police officers in Baton Rouge. I have found myself deeply … [Read more...] about Bishop: ‘Be a Source of Light’