Disciplinary Board for Bishops formed for new Title IV canons
Disciplinary Board for Bishops formed for new Title IV canons
By ENS staff,
Episcopal News Service
June 30, 2011
VOL: These new canons give virtually unlimited power to the Presiding Bishop, metropolitan powers that were never afforded him or her in the constitution of the Episcopal Church. Many now believe that a new reign of terror will be implemented by the Presiding Bishop against orthodox bishops and priests who do not conform to her understanding of the gospel or mission.
An 18-member Disciplinary Board for Bishops has been established as required by the revised version of the Episcopal Church's canons on clergy discipline, which go into effect July 1. The board consists of 10 bishops, four clergy and four lay members. Eight of the bishops were elected by the House of Bishops at the group's March meeting; two were later appointed by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori when vacancies occurred, according to a press release from the church's Office of Public Affairs.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By ENS staff,
Episcopal News Service
June 30, 2011
VOL: These new canons give virtually unlimited power to the Presiding Bishop, metropolitan powers that were never afforded him or her in the constitution of the Episcopal Church. Many now believe that a new reign of terror will be implemented by the Presiding Bishop against orthodox bishops and priests who do not conform to her understanding of the gospel or mission.
An 18-member Disciplinary Board for Bishops has been established as required by the revised version of the Episcopal Church's canons on clergy discipline, which go into effect July 1. The board consists of 10 bishops, four clergy and four lay members. Eight of the bishops were elected by the House of Bishops at the group's March meeting; two were later appointed by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori when vacancies occurred, according to a press release from the church's Office of Public Affairs.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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