News Updates

News Updates

February 2009

• P.B. Consults with White House on Energy Issues

  Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and other members of the National Council of Churches Eco-Justice Program recently met with Carol M. Browner, who is Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change.

  Posted on February 27, 2009

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• Archbishops Appeal for Zimbabwe Aid

  The Archbishops of Canterbury and York launched a joint appeal on Ash Wednesday to aid Zimbabwe churches amid the country's humanitarian crisis and deteriorating political situation.

  Posted on February 27, 2009

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• Priest Calls Social Activism ‘Duty to Our Goddess’

  The Rev. Luis Barrios will begin serving a two-month sentence in federal prison after he and five others were found guilty of entering the Fort Benning military base in a protest.

  Posted on February 26, 2009

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• California Court Modifies Property Opinion

  The California Supreme Court has clarified its prior opinion in The Episcopal Church Cases.

  Posted on February 26, 2009

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• Bishop Michel to Assist in Pennsylvania

  The Rt. Rev. Rodney R. Michel, retired Bishop Suffragan of Long Island, has agreed to serve as an assisting bishop in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

  Posted on February 25, 2009

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• Archbishop Williams Will Attend General Convention

  Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has announced plans to attend this summer's General Convention in Anaheim, Calif.

  Posted on February 24, 2009

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• VTS Faces $1 Million Budget Cut

  Faced with significant losses to its investments, the board of trustees of the Virginia Theological Seminary has ordered the largest Episcopal seminary to cut $1 million from its budget.

  Posted on February 24, 2009

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• Northern Michigan Elects ‘Christian-Buddhist’ Bishop

  The Diocese of Northern Michigan has elected the Rev. Kevin Thew Forrester, a priest who is also a 'lay ordained' Buddhist, as its bishop.

  Posted on February 23, 2009

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• Central Florida Board Dissociates from Abortion Rights Group

  The diocesan board of Central Florida unanimously approved a resolution to dissociate itself from The Episcopal Church’s affiliation with the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.

  Posted on February 20, 2009

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• Bishop Doyle Assumes Most Duties in Texas

  The Rt. Rev. Don Wimberly, Bishop of Texas, has unexpectedly handed over the day-to-day operation of the diocese to his successor, the Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle, Bishop Coadjutor.

  Posted on February 20, 2009

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