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A Film Sheds Light on 11 Daring Women Whose Defiant Act Changed the Episcopal Church

‘The Philadelphia Eleven’ depicts the buildup toward the so-called irregular ordination at which four bishops ordained 11 women as priests without the denomination’s approval.

Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh Restricted From Ministry

Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh is being placed on leave pending the resolution of a denominational investigation into allegations that he had physically and emotionally abused his wife and sons.

Bishop Michael Curry Responds to Complaints of ‘Free Passes’ for Accused Bishops

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, head of the Episcopal Church, announced recommendations for revising disciplinary procedures for bishops in a video posted Tuesday evening (Sept. 5).

Meet the South Austin Parish Leaving ACNA for the Episcopal Church

If you ask the Rev. Shawn McCain Tirres, the story of Resurrection Anglican Church is much more about a local church than denominational politics.

Episcopal Bishop’s Family Accuses Denomination of Mishandling Abuse Allegations

In June, allegations were made that the Rev. Prince Singh, the Episcopal Church’s provisional bishop of the dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan, was guilty of physical abuse, alcoholism and emotional abuse.

Nearly Two Years After Election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s First Black Female Bishop Takes Office

Just weeks before she was set to take office in April 2021, Bishop Paula E. Clark experienced a brain bleed while exercising. Surgery followed, postponing her consecration.

Same-Sex Marriage Sparks Divisive Debate at Twice-Delayed Lambeth Conference

Anglican bishops from all over the world began the Lambeth Conference this week amid a furious conflict over same-sex marriage and a scramble by the archbishop of Canterbury and other church leaders to defuse it. 

Former Episcopal Bishop Disciplined for Banning Gay Marriages Says God Is ‘Releasing’ Him

Bishop Love famously banned same-sex marriages in Albany’s diocese in 2018, after the Episcopalian Church moved to allow the unions in their dioceses earlier that year.