Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28 ### Often, when a Title IV Episcopal clergy disciplinary complaint reaches the hearing panel stage, there’s an easy and effective way to ascertain if the respondent is indeed a bad actor. Specifically, if the clergyperson’s response…
For more than a year now, Anglican Watch has covered the slow-motion train wreck of Episcopal priest Daniel McClain and the horrific mess at St. Paul’s, Dayton. This post provides an update on these issues. As regulars know, Anglican Watch lambasted the clueless and unhelpful folks at The Living Church for their puff piece on…
With news that Dan McClain, rector-elect of St. Paul’s Episcopal, Dayton, has been referred to a full-on hearing panel under the Title IV disciplinary canons, Anglican Watch will have a lot to say about the situation in the coming days. We are the complainants in the matter, as we believe filing was the Christian thing to…
Several sources with direct knowledge of the underlying facts have told Anglican Watch that they believe St. Paul’s Dayton is lurching towards an existential financial crisis. The news comes after an already difficult year for the parish. Earlier this year, the church was looking at a potential six-figure deficit. While steps have been taken to control expenses,…
Anglican Watch has received complaints that Daniel McClain may have violated the existing emergency protective order on multiple occasions. While we have not yet been able to confirm these allegations, McClain’s track record, which includes claims of lying, bullying, and intimidating people, leads us to conclude that criminal contempt charges may be warranted against him. Among…
Episcopal Church General Seminary professor and priest Daniel McClain of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Oakwood, Ohio has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio after a complaint from his wife included allegations of domestic abuse, according to the diocese. The diocese’s provisional Bishop George Wayne…