“With regard to clergy, this means attention to these patterns and behaviors in every evaluative, discernment, and wellness opportunity from initial application to Holy Orders until death. In addition, it requires a vocational understanding and acceptance that the souls in the clergy’s cure come first; if the church errs, it must not be at their expense.”
After the recent well publicized death of Thomas Palermo in a hit and run by former bishop Heather Cook while under the influence of alcohol, the
The media noted the attention General Convention is giving to addiction and alcoholism in light of the tragedy of the Heather Cook criminal case.
Susan Snook reflects on addiction and the church.
The Baltimore Sun provides an audio transcript of Bishop Cook’s appearance before the judge seeking leniency for her first arrest. The Sun also has more comments from
Breaking news from the Diocese of Maryland. Here is the letter sent to all churches today Baltimore, MD — The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland
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