By Eric Bonetti, editor. The Episcopal Church faces a crisis of credibility, with people at all levels increasingly saying there’s a disconnect between what the church says and what it does, especially when it comes to clergy discipline. That gap between rhetoric and reality raises a question: Does anyone have the courage—and stubbornness—to change the…
Hi everyone. It’s Eric Bonetti, editor of Anglican Watch. As you know, I’m not great at self-disclosure. But I wanted to let you know I am leaving our dedicated volunteers in charge for a few days and making myself scarce. My husband, Mike Smith, whom I adore, got a heart transplant in late November. Recently, he…
In a series of posts on DC Urban Moms and Dads, an apparent gay member of St. Paul’s Alexandria defended the church. His posting proves an underlying point about the church, which is that any parish where members believe ad hominem attacks of this sort are appropriate is toxic. His comments are also defamatory per…
As our Roman sisters and brothers mourn the senseless murder of Los Angeles auxiliary bishop David O’Connell, his legacy illustrates the TEC episcopacy’s profound challenges. A priest for 45 years, O’Connell was known as a peacemaker who worked to reduce tensions between area residents and law enforcement, particularly following the beating death of Rodney King. The community he served…