Diocese Violates Canons Again Revisited

On May 23, I posted the following story about the Diocese of Central NY violating the canons of the Episcopal Church. The diocese protested that this was not true and they promised to produce evidence refuting the claims in the story that is reproduced below. The Living Church reported last week that (surprise, surprise), the diocese will be denied witnesses and evidence because of their violations of the canons pertaining to disclosure of evidence to the respondent (Fr. David Bollinger) and their failure to provide Fr. David Bollinger with their witness list in a timely fashion. In case you're wondering, no, the diocese never did provide any evidence
that they have acted in accordance with the canons.

The preceding story that is below this one is a short summary of today's actions at the presentment trial.

This is from May 23:

The Diocese of Central NY, in its presentment of the Rev. David Bollinger has violated the canons concerning the disclosure of information prior to the presentment trial. No later than sixty days prior to a presentment trial both parties, in this case Fr. Bollinger and the diocese, are to present evidence to the other side. During this discovery phase Fr. Bollinger's lawyer has requested and not received specific items including the Shaffer (sp.) Report. The Shaffer Report is an inquiry by the church attorney concerning the charges against Fr. Bollinger. In addition to the canonical requirement that has been violated by not releasing this report and other materials to Fr. Bollinger's legal counsel, members of the Diocese of Central NY have also asked that the Shaffer Report be made public. Consistent with its general policy of non-disclosure, the diocese continues to keep the Shaffer Report and other matters under wraps. The presentment trial is scheduled for July 16-18.