A wanted poster for current & former diocesan officials in Haiti

Chaos Continues in Diocese of Haiti 
By Kirk Petersen

The head of the Standing Committee is wanted for arms trafficking. His predecessor was just arrested on similar charges. A prominent priest expresses fury at the Church Center in the United States. Read on

Bishop Restricts Archbishop Sentamu
By Douglas LeBlanc  

The retired Archbishop of York has been ordered to step down from ministry pending investigation of allegations he did not respond strongly enough when a priest was accused of rape nearly 40 years ago. Read on

Profile: Next PB Must Adapt to Realities
By Kirk Petersen

Nominations are open for a successor to Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, and a profile for the position says the individual will need to lead through "systemic change" because of declining membership. Read on

Holt's Former Bishop Endorses Him
By Kirk Petersen

Last week's newsletter reported that the Diocese of Ohio withheld consent to the election of Charlie Holt in Florida. Hours after the newsletter went out, the Bishop of Texas strongly supported Holt's candidacy. Read on

Charlie Holt, and the Work to Be Done
By Michael Hunn

In a three-part series, the Bishop of the Rio Grande considers the arguments for and against the Florida election, and concludes that the broader church needs to make changes in the election process. Read on

Charles III and the Kenotic Monarchy
By Benjamin M. Guyer

The coronation of Charles III was easily the most subversive event of my lifetime. Despite all of its pomp and circumstance, the recurrent theme of the coronation was divestment of power. Read on

Of Canons and Hymns
By Daniel Martins

There are iconic hymns for Christmas ("O come, all ye faithful") and Easter Morning ("Jesus Christ is risen today").  I nominate “Lord enthroned in heavenly splendor” as particularly appropriate in late Paschaltide. Read on
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