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Press Release: Anglican Watch condemns Episcopal Diocese of New York abuse of Title IV, calls for immediate resignation of all persons handling St. Thomas Fifth Avenue complaint
ByAnglican Watch July 30, 2025November 2, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 30, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Anglican Watch, the unofficial watchdog of the Episcopal Church, today condemned the Episcopal Diocese of New York’s misuse of the Title IV clergy disciplinary process in the case of an adult victim of sexual assault at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. Specifically, the Diocese is aware that one…

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Livin’ la vida loca at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue—even as the investments run out
ByAnglican Watch July 29, 2025November 2, 2025

As Anglican Watch continues our investigation into corruption at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, we’ve come to realize that life at the parish is really first class. As in, first-class staterooms on the Titanic, after that nasty scraping sound along the hull. And there’s no better example than the outrageous spending for a condo for…

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DioNY violates sexual assault victim’s right to privacy by contacting his employer in Title IV case
ByEric Smith July 28, 2025November 2, 2025

The Episcopal Diocese of New York appears to have a dual standard regarding confidentiality in the midst of the Title IV cases against various clergy at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue involving sexual assault and related misconduct, including an attempt at cover-up. That includes contacting the victim’s employer with defamatory comments intended to interfere with his…

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Church watchdog demands Episcopal Diocese of New York stop leaks in Title IV clergy disciplinary case
ByEric Smith July 28, 2025November 2, 2025

Following is an Anglican Watch press release sent this morning to newswires in New York. NEWS PROVIDED BY Anglican Watch July 28, 2025 ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 28, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Anglican Watch, the unofficial watchdog of the Episcopal Church, today demanded that the Episcopal Diocese of New York stop leaking confidential information in the Title IV clergy…

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Update: Former EHS lax coach Christian Zaleski may be at it again
ByEric Smith July 27, 2025November 2, 2025

Christian Zaleski, the former Episcopal High School part-time lacrosse coach who lost his job and faced criminal charges after he vandalized the homes of students, may be at it again. Since Anglican Watch first covered the story, we have received multiple requests from Zaleski asking us to take down posts about him. In every instance, he’s claimed…

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The role of Opus Dei in cleaning up the mess at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue
ByEric Smith July 27, 2025November 2, 2025

When covering church abuse, it doesn’t take long to realize that the best allies are often the most improbable. That’s the case at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, where, right behind the scenes, the conservative Roman Catholic group Opus Dei is proving very helpful to those hurt by the Episcopal Church. There are a number…

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Lawsuits appear imminent in St. Thomas Fifth Avenue meltdown
ByEric Smith July 26, 2025November 2, 2025

Sources inside the Diocese of New York (DioNY) tell Anglican Watch that multiple lawsuits appear imminent in the meltdown involving sexual assault, shunning, defamation, retaliation, and more at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue. The lawsuits will be filed against both the parish and the Diocese. Once the church of the Vanderbilts and other pillars of the…

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Unconfirmed reports suggest St. Thomas’ Fifth Avenue has now banned five persons for reporting sexual misconduct
ByAnglican Watch July 25, 2025November 2, 2025

Screen cap of piece by St. Thomas resident pornographer Erich Erving. Full frontal nudity redacted. Anglican Watch has received reports from a source close to the matter that St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue’s retaliation for complaining about sexual harassment may be expanding. Specifically, we have now identified five persons allegedly banned from the parish for…

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Anglican Watch press release condemns DioNY Title IV misconduct
ByAnglican Watch July 24, 2025November 2, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 24, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Anglican Watch, the Episcopal Church’s unofficial watchdog, today sharply criticized the Episcopal Diocese of New York for ignoring the requirements of the church’s Title IV clergy disciplinary canons. The move follows retaliation by the Episcopal Diocese of New York against a male adult who complained to the Diocese…

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Why is Robbie Giannetta still at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue? And why is Mark Schultz there?
ByAnglican Watch July 23, 2025November 2, 2025

Anglican Watch (AW) previously covered issues with Robbie Giannetta, the head of security for St. Thomas’ Fifth Avenue, and his company, Blue Perimeter, LLC. These issues included hiring convicted felon and drug dealer Tristan Rodas as an unlicensed security guard for the church. So, after seeing Giannetta working the entrance to St. Thomas’ during recent…

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Anglican Watch prepares to file Title IV complaints against DioNY bishops Heyd and Shin, offers to support those who sue St. Thomas’ and DioNY.
ByAnglican Watch July 22, 2025July 25, 2025

In response to the unholy mess and the endless games underway in the St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue debacle, Anglican Watch is preparing Title IV clergy disciplinary complaints against DioNY bishops Heyd and Shin. We also are offering to provide support to anyone wishing to file a lawsuit against the Diocese and St. Thomas’. Compliance…

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Setting the record straight: Fabrications abound about clergy discipline in the Episcopal Church
ByAnglican Watch July 21, 2025July 25, 2025

Anglican Watch is keeping a finger on the pulse of several Title IV cases, including the case at St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue. In every instance, church officials are making a mess of things and, in several instances, making false statements about the cases. We therefore want to clarify several things: Title IV is NOT confidential…

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Diocese of New York says in writing that sexual assault is “appropriate,” even as it re-traumatizes the victim of abuse at St. Thomas’ and ignores the plain language of the Title IV disciplinary canons.
ByAnglican Watch July 20, 2025November 2, 2025

Today’s post highlights one of the ugliest aspects of the failed parish and diocesan responses to allegations of abuse at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue. Specifically, in addition to retaliating against the complainant, the parish and the Diocese have gone out of their way to harm the complainant, with the Diocese even saying in writing…

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Text messages suggest an ongoing problem with sexual harassment by St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue gay employees and parishioners
ByAnglican Watch July 19, 2025September 23, 2025

The header photo is a screen cap of religious-themed pornography by Saint Thomas Choir School resident Erich Erving. Full frontal nudity in the image has been redacted. Other key points: We believe the church employee referenced in these messages is Bill Davis but have been unable to independently confirm this. In the one screen cap,…

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Briana Ramirez, a friend of St. Thomas security guard and convicted felon Tristan Rodas, defends him on the basis that he didn’t sell heroin to children. Just other high schoolers.
ByAnglican Watch July 19, 2025July 25, 2025

Over the past several days, Anglican Watch has received a series of threatening messages from Briana Ramirez, a friend of convicted drug dealer and St. Thomas security guard Tristan Rodas. Tellingly, her messages attempt to defend Rodas on the basis that he didn’t sell heroin to children, just other high schoolers. Ramirez, a New Jersey…

Read More Briana Ramirez, a friend of St. Thomas security guard and convicted felon Tristan Rodas, defends him on the basis that he didn’t sell heroin to children. Just other high schoolers.
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St. Thomas Fifth Avenue security guard Tristan Rodas allegedly makes death threats against persons connected with the parish
ByAnglican Watch July 18, 2025July 25, 2025

St. Thomas Fifth Avenue security guard Tristan Rodas, a convicted felon who has sold heroin to children, allegedly has begun making death threats to persons connected with the parish. Sources close to the matter tell Anglican Watch that the threats have been in the form of multiple voicemail messages. Law enforcement officials are now involved….

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BREAKING NEWS: St. Thomas rector Carl Thomas and NY Bishop Heyd have actual knowledge that St. Thomas security guard is a convicted felon. Yet he remained a security guard for the church.
ByAnglican Watch July 17, 2025July 25, 2025

Earlier today, Anglican Watch uncovered documentation that officials at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue have actual knowledge that church security guard Tristan Rodas is a convicted felon. As a result, members of the church have been exposed to a major security risk for at least seven months. Written documents reveal that the Rev. Canon Carl Turner…

Read More BREAKING NEWS: St. Thomas rector Carl Thomas and NY Bishop Heyd have actual knowledge that St. Thomas security guard is a convicted felon. Yet he remained a security guard for the church.
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Former Episcopal music director Timothy Peargin threatens Anglican Watch
ByAnglican Watch July 17, 2025July 25, 2025

Timothy Peargin, an organist and member of the now-defunct St. David’s Episcopal Church in Lakeland Florida who was arrested in 2014 on charges of failing to report child sex abuse, recently threatened Anglican Watch due to our reporting of his previous arrest. The prior arrest stems from an investigation into his partner and roommate, Keith…

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Rising tensions between St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue and Diocese underscore need for independent Title IV bishop and other changes
ByAnglican Watch July 15, 2025July 25, 2025

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia There have been unmistakable signs of tension between St. Thomas Fifth Avenue and the Episcopal Diocese of New York since the stuff first hit the fan over multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment by St. Thomas staff against an adult male parishioner. This tension underscores the importance of an independent…

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St. Thomas Fifth Avenue: Mark Schultz’s self-admitted random sex with strangers should disqualify him from living at the Choir School. Or being a priest.
ByAnglican Watch July 14, 2025July 25, 2025

While we’re on the topic of St. Thomas Fifth Avenue priest Mark Schultz, who recently was arrested over allegations of sexual assault, we underscore our opposition to him being around children. Additionally, we do not believe he is suited to serving as a priest. Beyond the allegations against Schultz involving sexual misconduct, we are mindful…

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Anglican Watch receives threats, anti-Semitic hate believed to come from St Thomas Fifth Avenue director of security Robbie Giannetta
ByAnglican Watch July 12, 2025July 25, 2025

Anglican Watch recently received a threatening email communication that included various anti-Semitic components, posted below. A review of forensic evidence strongly suggests that Robbie Gianetta, a retired NYPD police officer who serves as head of security for St. Thomas Fifth Avenue, was the sender. We believe Gianetta sent the message in response to our adverse…

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Leaks, transparency and misconduct: Lessons from St. Thomas Fifth Avenue
ByAnglican Watch July 11, 2025July 25, 2025

Screen cap of “Saint David of Wales” by porn producer and St. Thomas resident Erich Erving. Full frontal nudity redacted. Original is exclusively the property of the creator. One of the amusing things for those of us who cover the church abuse beat is how clueless church officials are about leaks of information in the…

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St. Thomas Fifth Avenue: Should porn producer Erich Erving be living amidst Choir School kids? We don’t think so.
ByAnglican Watch July 10, 2025July 25, 2025

As we continue to explore challenges at St. Thomas Fifth Avenue, one issue that continues to trouble us is the presence of porn producer Erich Erving among the children of the St. Thomas Choir School. Specifically, we do not think he should live in the same building, since the building in question is owned by…

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Meanwhile, back at Tenth Pres, talk is cheap, but contrition is nowhere to be found
ByAnglican Watch July 10, 2025July 25, 2025

“The only vice that cannot be forgiven is hypocrisy. The repentance of a hypocrite is itself hypocrisy.” — William Hazlitt We’ve covered misconduct at Tenth Presbyterian (PCA) in Philadelphia repeatedly over the years. But the more things change, the more they stay the same. And we need look no further than the slate of candidates…

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Update: St. Thomas Fifth Avenue night custodian appears to be a convicted felon
ByAnglican Watch July 8, 2025July 25, 2025

As part of our ongoing investigation into misconduct and governance issues at St. Thomas Episcopal Fifth Avenue, Anglican Watch has identified another apparent felon on the church staff. That staff member is night custodian Anjolin Acevedo. Public records suggest Acevedo has faced multiple criminal charges over the years, including a Nov 17, 2011, conviction in…

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Update: More questions arise about St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue, including a convicted drug dealer working as a security guard
ByAnglican Watch July 7, 2025July 25, 2025

Headline photo Tristan Rodas, credit Bergen County NJ. Anglican Watch’s ongoing investigation of problems at St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue, has uncovered additional disturbing allegations, including charges that Vicar and COO the Rev. Matthew Moretz has repeatedly brushed off allegations brought to him of abuse, and allowed a person convicted of felony distribution of heroin and…

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Op-ed: Reflections on the decision to overturn Cayce Ramey’s Title IV conviction
ByAnglican Watch July 6, 2025July 25, 2025

There’s a perception in some quarters that Anglican Watch is hostile to the Diocese of Virginia (DioVA). We’ll leave that to others to decide, but we want to be clear on our position about Cayce Ramey and the Diocese. Specifically, DioVA had it more right than wrong in going after Ramey, despite the Court of…

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Episcopal court overturns discipline of Virginia priest over eucharistic fast
ByAnglican Watch July 6, 2025July 25, 2025

Courtesy of George Conger and Anglican Ink. The Episcopal Church’s Court of Review has ruled in favor of a Virginia priest who was disciplined for conducting a three-year “Eucharistic fast” as a protest against racial injustice. The decision reverses the Diocese of Virginia’s disciplinary action against the Rev. Dr. Cayce Ramey. Dr. Ramey, who served…

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The Episcopal Church is still the church of presidents. It’s just that, like the rest of us, the presidents no longer attend. And the church has no street cred to be the engine of anything.
ByAnglican Watch July 5, 2025July 25, 2025

Sean Rowe recently made a statement in which he said that the Episcopal Church, once the church of presidents, now must be an engine of resistance. To that we say, “Actually, the Episcopal Church is still the church of presidents. It’s just that presidents, like the rest of us, long ago quit attending, and have…

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Anglican Watch files Title IV clergy disciplinary complaint against the Rev. Canon Carl Turner, rector of St. Thomas Fifth Avenue
ByAnglican Watch July 2, 2025July 25, 2025

Yesterday, Anglican Watch filed a Title IV clergy disciplinary complaint against the Rev. Canon Carl Turner, rector of St. Thomas, Fifth Avenue. We did so on behalf of a male victim of sexual assault at the church, whom we referred to by the pseudonym “Michael” in order to protect his privacy and to avoid causing additional trauma….

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