Update – Statement from the Chancellor of the Diocese of Easton
Approved for Distribution by the Diocesan Council, February 10th, 2025
The two sets of Title IV Complaints asserting allegations against Bishop Marray have been resolved by the Episcopal Church with a decision by the Reference Panel that there were no Title IV Offenses committed by Bishop Santosh Marray. The Diocese considers these matters to be concluded, and will continue to work with all its members and clergy towards bringing together everyone with a singular mission to faithfully serve God’s mission in the communities we serve on the Eastern Shore, and in the global Anglican Communion. Bishop Marray has invited Bishops Shand and Brown to continue to provide episcopal support to congregations involved in these matters at the congregations request.
Original Post – June 13, 2024 – A Statement from the Standing Committee
The following statement has been issued by the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton regarding Title IV matters involving Bishop Marray:
On May 30, information was posted on The Episcopal Church’s website for reporting Title IV misconduct by bishops in the Episcopal Church regarding two complaints filed against Bishop Marray under the Church’s Title IV canons.
Both the Standing Committee and Diocesan Council have been kept apprised of the proceedings, as have the complainants and Bishop Marray.
As reported on The Episcopal Church’s website identifying the current Title IV cases against bishops, both complaints against Bishop Marray have been referred by the Reference Panel to Conciliation (Title IV, Canon 10). Bishop Marray was advised of this in a Pastoral Direction from the Vice-President of the House of Bishops, The Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves.
From the beginning, Bishop Marray has been cooperating fully with the Title IV process including abiding by the Pastoral Direction to refrain from discussing these Title IV matters either publicly or privately.
We ask for the church’s continued prayers for all involved in these two complaints as we move forward seeking reconciliation, healing, and a renewed commitment to ensuring our churches are safe and welcoming places where all are treated with dignity and respect.