Canon Lawyer Says PECUSA Clergy Face New Risks under Title IV Revisions
Canon Lawyer Says Clergy Face New Risks under Title IV Revisions
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
January 23, 2013
According to a canon lawyer who has worked both sides of the litigious fence, Episcopal clergy are at far greater risk than ever before of facing ecclesiastical discipline under revisions made to Title IV Canons of The Episcopal Church.
Michael Rehill, former chancellor of The Diocese of Newark, NJ, says that as a result of recent revisions to Title IV, many more Members of the Clergy are now facing ecclesiastical discipline. "Not a week passes without our receiving at least one call from a Priest who is suddenly facing Title IV issues or a Title IV proceeding. We frequently hear Priests saying, 'I never thought it could happen to me.' But it can happen to any Member of the Clergy, regardless of age, gender, experience or Diocese. You need to be prepared before it happens to you."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By David W. Virtue
www.virtueonline.org
January 23, 2013
According to a canon lawyer who has worked both sides of the litigious fence, Episcopal clergy are at far greater risk than ever before of facing ecclesiastical discipline under revisions made to Title IV Canons of The Episcopal Church.Michael Rehill, former chancellor of The Diocese of Newark, NJ, says that as a result of recent revisions to Title IV, many more Members of the Clergy are now facing ecclesiastical discipline. "Not a week passes without our receiving at least one call from a Priest who is suddenly facing Title IV issues or a Title IV proceeding. We frequently hear Priests saying, 'I never thought it could happen to me.' But it can happen to any Member of the Clergy, regardless of age, gender, experience or Diocese. You need to be prepared before it happens to you."
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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