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Posted Thursday, February 21, 2008
Renewed call for resignation
March 1 | 2007
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Pennsylvania renews its unanimous call for the resignation or retirement of the Rt. Rev. Charles E. Bennison, Jr. In addition, we stand by the Bishop Matthews Report which accurately describes the depth of division and the denial expressed by the Bishop as to the serious nature and profound effects of this conflict.
Furthermore, we hold accountable those in the Episcopal Church’s executive offices who withheld information of Bishop Bennison’s leadership about the matters concerning his brother’s sexual misconduct while in his employ. This information was withheld from the Search Committee and Standing Committee at the time of Bishop Bennison’s election.