I had not seen the cost to the Diocese of Niagara of its litigation until this article about Bird appeared in the Anglican Journal. I imagine the diocese views it as money well spent since the sale and demolishing of … Continue reading
St. Matthias Anglican Church in Guelph has been sold by the Diocese of Niagara for $2 million to a property developer who intends to build a six story apartment building on the lot. Residents in the surrounding area are less … Continue reading
As many of you will be aware, in February 2013 Bishop Michael Bird sued me for defamation of character. I was served on February 19th, five years to the day that my church, St. Hilda’s was served with papers to … Continue reading
First let me say something about how Canadian law works in defamation cases. I will use hypothetical offers to settle. Let’s say the plaintiff make the defendant an offer to settle for $100,000. If the defendant turns down the offer, … Continue reading
On February 19th 2008, the Diocese of Niagara served St. Hilda’s with legal papers with the intention of taking possession of St. Hilda’s building and freezing our bank account. On February 19th 2013, exactly five years later, I was served … Continue reading
The winning entry will receive a no longer needed Order of Niagara Medal. My caption is: “I think I’ve nailed my thumb to this board” Or, “Does this hat make me look like David Hodo from the Village People?”
The original article is here, and Bishop Bird’s response is in the Letters section of today’s National Post and on Holy Post: Re: Gaining Respect; St. Hilda’s Parish Is No Longer An Outpost Of Orthodoxy But A More Acceptable Manifestation … Continue reading
Contains this: On September 1st of this year we took one of those important steps on the long road that we have travelled in dealing with issues of human sexuality and I am grateful to all those who have seen … Continue reading
Well, almost. He is organising an event that, according to Rick Jones, will resonate down through the ages – no, he is not playing his bagpipes – and cause our grandchildren to say “where were you when the Diocese of … Continue reading
