And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for (drum roll, please). It’s a moment that covers the rot at the very core of Episcopal clergy discipline, and being named a “Pinhead of the Year” is a sought-after prize throughout much of the Anglican Communion. Indeed, this year saw particularly stiff competition, with contenders including:…
Historically, Anglican Watch has been a fan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) and its handling of clergy discipline. In particular, we like and respect former bishop Ian Douglas (who would have been an excellent presiding bishop) and the Rev. Canon Robin Hammeal-Urban, who has long been a driving force in improving Title IV. And while…
Earlier today, the House of Bishops discussed some of the details and timeline behind the decision to dismiss the Julia Ayala Harris Title IV case. The details are deeply concerning. First, of course, is that Todd Ousley served on the reference panel. We won’t belabor the point, but Ousley is about as useful as a…
Demands increase for bishop accountability Following the lackluster response to the allegations of domestic violence by Bishop Singh and the purported sexual assault of Julia Ayala Harris at a church meeting, there have been demands in both Houses of the General Convention to revisit bishop discipline and the related disciplinary canons. But these efforts miss…
For many, the Fourth of July weekend is a chance to relax, grill, and maybe hit the beach; it’s also an opportunity to tidy up the inbox. As a result, Anglican Watch has pulled in more complaints than usual. And sure enough, several of our regulars are in the thick of things. Among the complaints we’ve fielded:…
Recently, Anglican Watch covered allegations that the Diocese of Chicago, acting under the guidance of assisting bishop Chilton Knudsen, abused the legal system by falsely claiming that church member David Duggan was a threat to the church. Today, we are writing with a seemingly improbable request: That readers consider helping Duggan with his legal fees. More on that in…
Chilton Knudsen and the Diocese of Chicago, busted for bad behavior and abuse of power. Learn more about these all-too-common issues in the Episcopal Church — and our request to Bishop Clark to work towards healing this Lent.
Anglican Watch recently received a tip from a reader about unethical, possibly illegal behavior by Bishop Chilton Knudsen, who at the relevant time served as assisting bishop for the Diocese of Chicago. However, we need more information in order to green light the article. We have not heard back from our contact and fear our responses…
It’s been rightly said that I am bad at self-disclosure. In an effort to address that, and to possibly offer something of value to others this holiday season, I’m writing about my experiences with non-sexual abuse and the resulting depression and post-traumatic stress syndrome arising from the conduct of my former priest, Bob Malm. Context…
Full disclosure: Anglican Watch editor Eric Bonetti filed a Title IV disciplinary complaint involving the Rev. Robert H. Malm, which was handled by Chilton Knudsen. She held that allegations of perjury involving Malm were “not of weighty and material importance to the ministry of the church” and dismissed the case. Jim Naughton, spokesperson for the…
Reports by the Chicago Sun-Times allege that Chiton Knudsen, retired bishop of Maine, failed to immediately report allegations of sexual abuse by Episcopal priest Richard Kearney. The article also suggests that former presiding bishop Frank Griswold knew of Kearney’s illegal behavior for years but engaged in cover-up, focusing on providing in-patient mental health care to…
Chilton Knudsen is a retired Episcopal bishop who has repeatedly concealed and covered up clergy misconduct. Purportedly a recovering alcoholic, some have questioned her claim to recovery on the basis that her book describes a recovery process profoundly at odds with the steps outlined in many recovery programs. Knudsen is also have to known to…
On December 27, 2014, The Rt. Rev. Heather Cook, then suffragan bishop for the Diocese of Maryland, struck and killed Tom Palermo, a cyclist and married father of two in a DUI. Following the accident, Cook fled the scene, and passed by it again later that day without stopping. When police officials were finally able…