The Bishop's Blog
Statement on Derek Chauvin murder conviction from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor issued the following statement to the Diocese of Los Angeles after a jury convicted former police office Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Most...
A Word on the Blessing of Marriage
In a statement this week, the Vatican said that because of their purportedly sinful nature, same-sex unions do not enjoy God’s blessing. These words injure LGBTQ+ people and all who advocate for...
The Bishop’s Blog: Labor Day and The Detroit Reporter
A #LaborDay song of a short-lived daily, "The Detroit Reporter," published from early December in 1956 until Jan. 13, 1957. It's a story about the labor movement, all-American ingenuity, and my...
Outrage and Hope in Los Angeles
[The Episcopal News] Outrage: Feelings of sharp anger and profound sadness. These were the feelings of so many of us when we first watched the video of the beating of Rodney King. Rodney King did...