From South Carolina-A list of clergy in good standing is now available on the diocesan website of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, providing information to the public about which priests and deacons are currently authorized to function as ordained ministers of The Episcopal Church in this region of South Carolina.
The list includes those who are canonically resident in this diocese, as well as those who are canonically resident elsewhere, but have permission to officiate. At this time, the list includes 88 names, and it is being updated as new transitions occur. It is published online at: http://episcopalchurchsc.org/clergy-in-good-standing.html
At the end of June, a "Notice of Restriction" was sent by the Right Reverend Charles G. vonRosenberg, Provisional Bishop of the diocese, to the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, all the bishops of the church, and other church officials. The notice includes a list of more than 100 clergy who are canonically resident in the diocese and who have been "found to have abandoned The Episcopal Church."
This restriction followed a unanimous vote on June 21 by the Standing Committee of The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, determining that the clergy listed had abandoned the church. The Bishop's letter affirmed that determination, and placed a restriction on the exercise of their ministry in accordance with the constitution and canons of The Episcopal Church.
Clergy under restriction are not authorized to engage in any activity as ministers of The Episcopal Church.
According to church canons, each of the restricted clergy has been sent a copy of the "Notice of Restriction" along with letters advising that they have 60 days "to transmit to the Bishop a retraction or denial, indicating your intention to abide by the promises made at ordination, which could lead to the withdrawal of this notice and restriction on ministry in The Episcopal Church."
More here-
http://www.episcopalchurchsc.org/news-release-july-10-2013.html
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