Day: May 31, 2016

Nigerian diocese severs ties with Liverpool following appointment of US Episcopal bishop

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Nigerian diocese severs ties with Liverpool following appointment of US Episcopal bishop

The Nigerian Diocese of Akure has severed ties with the Diocese of Liverpool in the Church of England over its appointment of the Rt Rev. Susan Goff, of Virginia, as an Honorary Assisting Bishop in Liverpool. The three diocese came together early this century to recreate the “triangle” of the slave trade as a triangle […]

St. Andrew’s School Boca Raton conducting sex abuse investigation; fires headmaster

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St. Andrew’s School Boca Raton conducting sex abuse investigation; fires headmaster

The board of St. Andrew’s has recently hired a lawyer with experience defending schools against sex abuse charges. The board asks parents to report charges of sex abuse to the lawyer. One parent has criticized the board, saying the investigation harms the reputation of the school.

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