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

[Grace Cangialosi]

I've been following this particular situation on FB, and it is not pretty. The congregation finally appealed to Bishop Clay Matthews at 815, and he has brought the presentment against Bruno. I found myself wondering if Bruno may be showing some signs of dementia. I've always thought of him as one of the "good guys."

> On Jul 30, 2015, at 2:51 PM, "Lynn Ronkainen" <houstonklr at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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