[Magdalen] trying to sell my house

[Scott Knitter]

I don't know, and I'm not aware of the rules of governance that apply. The
abbot is an invited member of the (annual? not sure) meeting of U.S.
Benedictine superiors (abbots, prioresses, etc.) and is recognized by them,
so there's some degree of authority from that. CAROA may also have a right
to object or approve, but I don't think there's a formal mechanism for
that. There are guidelines published by that group (Council of Anglican
Religious Orders in the Americas?). They're not binding but are sometimes
useful, as when our previous rector had a dispute with the Sisters of St.
Anne. It was settled partly by one nun being sent out of the convent. He
and they had some rocky times.

On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM, Jim Guthrie <jguthrie at pipeline.com> wrote:

> From: Scott Knitter
>
>  Our community is working toward the number of professed members required
>> for canonical recognition by the Episcopal Church...sorry - The Episcopal
>> Church. So far we have a letter of recognition and blessing from
>> Archbishop
>> Rowan of Canterbury. We have a bishop companion (+Michael Garrison,
>> retired, of SW Florida, I think?) and a chaplain (Fr. Rob Price, rector of
>> St Dunstan's, Houston -- Hi, Lynn R!). Both Bp. Michael and Fr. Rob attend
>> the convocation every six months if at all possible.
>>
>
> And the existing TEEC Benedictine Houses? I should think they have a say
> such matters. What is their opinion?
>
> Cheers,
> Jim
>
>


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Scott R. Knitter
Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA