James Mathes

Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Reorganizes

Posted 9 June 2009 - 9:05pm by David Turney

Bishop Mathes of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego writes to his diocese regarding reorganization in the face of declining revenues and increasing costs during this time of broad economic downturn.   (read more...)

Dio San Diego Press Release on St. John's Fallbrook Decision

Posted 18 March 2009 - 11:29pm by David Turney

For what it's worth, here's the official statement from the Bishop's office concerning this week's Ca. Supreme Court decision adversely affecting the  clergy and people of St. John's Fallbrook--God love 'em.

From here:
http://edsd.org/pages/communication/documents/MediaRelease-SupremeCourtD...

 

Contact: Hannah Miller                                                            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        
Office: 619-291-5947
Mobile: 619-200-5036
 
March 13, 2009
 
California Supreme Court Dismisses Petition for Review
 
On Wednesday, March 11, the California Supreme Court dismissed the petition for review that had been filed by the former members of St. John's Episcopal Church in Fallbrook. The Supreme Court remanded the case with instructions for the Fourth District Court of Appeal to republish the opinion it previously had issued in favor of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and the Episcopalians of St. John's Church. That opinion affirmed the right of the bishop to resolve intracongregational disputes over who is eligible to serve on a church board.

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Bishop Mathes: Nothing Happened This Week

Posted 7 December 2008 - 10:30am by David Turney

From the new religion correspondent at the Union Tribune, Jeff McDonald.   My unchurched neighbor brought this article to my attention before I saw it.  For what it's worth, my neighbor said he appreciated Jeff's balanced, informative approach to the story.  I have to agree.  Thanks for covering this, Jeff.

Read whole article for quotes from famous San Diego Anglicans such as Fr Lawrence Bausch of Holy Trinity, Ocean Beach and Jane Rost of St. Annes Oceanside.  (read more...)

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