Unofficial Watchdog of the Episcopal Church
Jimmy Derrell Tippie was arrested in 2020 by the Grayson County Texas Sheriff’s Department following a search of his home. He was charged with five counts of possession of child pornography. At the time of his arrest, local media reported
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Anglican Watch has learned that the St. Paul’s Montvale dissidents go on trial September 28 on criminal charges of defiant trespass. The matter will be heard late afternoon. The defendants include: Marc Denbeaux Maria and Leigh Hopper Anne Bosch Jane Moser
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Years ago, I read a book on how to be popular. It had some unfortunate reference points, including trading on gender stereotypes. Boys should be masculine and like sports. Girls should be feminine and like cooking and sewing. But it
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It’s no secret that Anglican Watch tends to focus on the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia (DioVa). But it’s not because our editor lives in the diocese. Nor is it because of his negative experiences with the diocese. Instead, it’s because the sheer
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Full disclosure: Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti is a former member of Grace Episcopal and has written extensively about his negative experiences with the parish. He presently is in litigation against former rector Bob Malm. Anglican Watch has learned that the
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Anglican Watch recently obtained email records between Montvale mayor Mike Ghassali and various people, including the St. Paul’s dissidents. As we expected, they document several things: Steve Hopper lied about the meeting between Mayor Ghassali and Pastor Jill. After seeing Hopper’s
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Earlier today, the Episcopal Survivors Network, a national advocacy group formed by victims of abuse in the Episcopal Church, issued a second statement about St. Paul’s Alexandria and the church’s refusal to condemn torture: St. Paul’s Alexandria continues to ignore
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U.S. national media are reporting that conservative Florida governor Ron DeSantis flew two planeloads of Venezuelan immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard in a publicity stunt. The move, which was not announced ahead of time, resulted in a scramble to care for
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On July 1, Anglican Watch broke the news that a prominent Episcopal family, the Ayres, appear to be at the heart of the “enhanced interrogation” program that was a key component of the post 9-11 “War on Terror.” Shortly after the news
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Anglican Watch has learned from well-placed sources that a member of the dissident faction has put out feelers to members of St. Paul’s parish in Montvale, N.J., seeking an end to the ongoing investigation into past financial activity at the parish.
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According to local media reports, the suspension of Episcopal priest the Rev. Daniel McClain has been reversed by a church disciplinary panel. McClain previously was suspended by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio after allegations emerged in divorce proceedings that
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Reliable sources have told Anglican Watch that the Rev. Stephen McWhorter, formerly rector of St. David’s Episcopal in Ashburn VA, will be officiating there at Sunday worship on 9/11. McWhorter faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment, including one involving an adult female
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CNN and other news sources report that the Memphis runner who was abducted and murdered was a much-loved teacher at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. Thirty-four year old Eliza Fletcher, a mother of two and avid runner, was abducted at approximately
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Following our post yesterday about Russell Miller’s spurious lawsuit against St. Paul’s Montvale, the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, and various related individuals, Anglican Watch further investigated Miller’s claims. Following is additional context for Miller’s lawsuit. We also reflect on Miller’s claims and
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Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt. — Unknown Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. — Proverbs 17:28 NIV
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