[Magdalen] Episcopal panel to look into charges against L.A. bishop - Religion Press Release Services

[Lynn Ronkainen]

situation with LA bishop moves forward

http://pressreleases.religionnews.com/2015/07/30/episcopal-panel-to-look-into-charges-against-l-a-bishop/

I have somewhat followed the progression of this through postings on the 
HoB/D list (house of Bish/deputies) where I am a kibitzer.

What is lacking, IMO,  is *any* info about the 'why' of the Bishop's 
decision which leads me to possibly conclude that the bishop has knowledge 
supporting his position.  In today's Episcopal world individual 
congregations are often so far removed from understanding that the building 
is held by The Church Corporation, not the parishioners. Most folks 'in the 
pew' are not interested or informed about their diocese or our denomination 
at the national level, often to the point of abject ignorance. Even on the 
HoB/D list I've been amazed to read almost all posts (many by priests) 
condemning/criticizing the bishop and offering support, which in some cases 
is over the top, to the parishioners of this church.

I'm beginning to have a personal opinion that the problem may lay squarely 
on the parish which is why the bishop is not 'talking publicly'.  Many of 
the posting priests on the HoB/D should realize that nothing is ever as 
simple as it might seem in 'the church' (any church/ any denom) and that 
often it is better not to air it publicly, which is not to say it won't be 
eventually or should not be addressed except within the format that has been 
scheduled - which the parish involved may not know what the panel is or what 
it involves.
.02
Lynn