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August 26 2005 By virtueonline HARARE: Trial of Harare bishop collapses in farce

Judge James Kalaile, from the Malawian Supreme Court, told the court, mostly filled with black Anglicans gathered to give evidence against their bishop: "I have not in my years as a judge in Malawi or elsewhere heard anything like this dispute. I will contact the archbishop and ask him to appoint another judge."

Minutes after proceedings began, the defence attorney James Matizha demanded 17 pages of "further particulars" of the Church's case against his client.

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August 26 2005 By virtueonline LOUISVILLE, KY: Future Catholic priest is married Ex-Episcopalian now a deacon

"They've been very nice about it here in Elizabethtown," said Hopper, who was ordained a deacon last Saturday at St. James Church there. "I've had some look at me and say, 'Did I hear that right? You're married and you're going to be a priest?' "

But he said they understand once he explains the papal exception.

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August 25 2005 By virtueonline HARARE: Anglican court tries bishop in Zimbabwe

If found guilty, the priest could be expelled from the church, and may even face civil charges if reports of missing church funds are proved.

The 55-year-old clergyman arrived for the beginning of his trial on Tuesday wearing a jeweled cross over his dark suit and crimson shirt at the Royal Harare Golf Club, in the shadow of Mr. Mugabe's official residence.

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August 25 2005 By virtueonline CENTRAL AFRICA: Archbishop Malango Postpones Court of Confirmation

The Reverend Nicholas Henderson is said to be or was the Chairman of Modern Church people's Union. The Liberalism of the MCU is well known and although often vigorously contested in debates fall within the broad limits of theological diversity of the Church of England. The appointment of a leading MCU member as bishop of an English diocese would be controversial and possibly opposed in some parishes.

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August 24 2005 By virtueonline CONNECTICUT: Formal Presentment Charges Filed Against Bishop

Under canon law, a "charge" is defined as a "formal and verified accusation against a member of the clergy that the member of the clergy has committed an offense." Offenses are delineated in Canon 4.1.1 and include such actions as crimes, immorality, conduct unbecoming a member of the clergy, and violations of the Constitutions or Canons of General Convention and/or the Diocese where the clergy member functions.

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August 24 2005 By virtueonline CENTRAL AFRICA: Apb. Malango questions CofE priest's fitness for new Bishop role

Because the confirmation process in the Province of Central Africa is taken very seriously, it is important that you fully and comprehensively address questions that have emerged. While it is an awkward situation, securing the necessary confirmation will require that you address some matters of theology and concerns about your personal life.

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August 23 2005 By virtueonline MASSACHUSETTS: Episcopal Church adds TV ads

The first ad, filmed at St. John's Episcopal Church in Beverly Farms, bids viewers an open welcome to the church.

The second television spot, set to air in the spring, features a parish in York, Maine.

The ad campaign represents the church's attempt to court a young generation that has spurned organized religious groups, said Jim Casey, brand manager at Partners and Simons.

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August 23 2005 By virtueonline A Plea to All ECUSA Members: "We are at a Crossroads"

We have worked with great sacrifice to our families, our 'day jobs', and our larger vocations as priests and teachers and authors. We have sought to avoid political short-cutting, have kept confidences, and have prayerfully tried to understand how the Instruments of Unity might remain focused on the tasks confronting them in this season. We have neither over-stipulated outcomes nor gotten ahead of the Holy Spirit's hard and painful work; or, we have tried not to.

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August 21 2005 By virtueonline WOODBRIDGE, VA: Couple Will Wed, but Not at Their Episcopal Church

Kevin, left, and Joseph Seiger-Cottoms arrange a display at Olivet Episcopal Church, where they worship but are not allowed to marry. Kevin, left, and Joseph Seiger-Cottoms arrange a display at Olivet Episcopal Church, where they worship but are not allowed to marry. (By Tetona Dunlap -- The Washington Post)

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August 19 2005 By virtueonline ENGLAND: Call to end state's link with church

Writing in a Guardian/Barrow Cadbury book published next month, Sunder Katwala, the society's general secretary, argues that a fresh settlement is needed between religion and the state because saying the country is largely a secular society and must remain so is no longer tenable. Religion cannot be left out of the public debate.

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