ACNA Bp. Admits Mishandling Child Sex-Abuse Case July 12, 2021 Highlight, News Stewart Ruch III has taken a leave of absence from the diocese he has led since 2013.
Fletcher Sex Abuse Scandal Roils C of E Evangelicals May 18, 2021 Highlight, News In 30 years as vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon, the Rev. Jonathan Fletcher, now 78, is alleged to have engaged in naked beatings, swimming, and massages, as well as other sexual misconduct, and bullying and "spiritual abuse." Fletcher, who played a prominent role in the conservative evangelical movement, was a leader of the since-closed Iwerne Camp, a Christian camp that catered to participants from top boarding schools.
Australian Diocese Strapped for Cash and Clergy March 12, 2021 Updates The Rt. Rev. Mark Calder, Bishop of Bathurst in rural New South Wales, desperately needs priests, but is short of funds to pay for them. 17 of the Australian diocese’s 27 multi-church parishes are currently vacant, and the diocese still owes about $2 million Australian dollars (USD $1.55 million) to the victims of sexual abuse.
Church of England: A Place Where Abusers Could Hide October 7, 2020 Highlight, News A damning 154-page report from the UK's Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse criticizes a culture of clericalism and institutional preservation within the Church of England that served as a barrier to the reporting of child abuse.
Priest Accused of Sexually Abusing Teen February 21, 2020 News Credible evidence has emerged that priest-turned-kindergarten teacher Gregory Lisby sexually abused a teenager 12 years before federal agents charged him last September with felony child pornography possession.
Diocese Faces Sex Abuse Allegations From Early 1970s July 25, 2019 News An Arizona priest who is now deceased allegedly abused a boy of about 12. The victim says the church and the diocese did not react sufficiently.
ABC Calls for Mandatory Reporting on Sexual Abuse July 11, 2019 News Welby said he feels "“shame and horror that we have done this to people”. He added: “I hope God will forgive us.”
Bishop Who Was Jailed for Sexual Assaults Dies June 26, 2019 News Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Gloucester, served 16 months in prison for abusing young men and boys.
Bishop of Lincoln Suspended May 17, 2019 News Abp. Welby: “If these matters are found to be proven I consider that the bishop would present a significant risk of harm by not adequately safeguarding children and vulnerable people.”
Safeguarding Report Promotes Hotline April 9, 2019 News Church of England parishes are encouraged to promote a safeguarding hotline number because abuse by priests is so widespread.
