Perspectives Archives
Perspectives: Archives: July 2011
Statement regarding resignation of Fr. Bede Parry – July 5th
We have now reviewed the history of how Bede Parry became a priest in Nevada. I will tell you the story as forthrightly as possible. Many people are involved in this story. To understand their decisions and actions, it is necessary first to understand two things: what this story is not and what our guiding principles are. First, what this story is not: This is not the horrifying story of a predatory pedophile priest who is passed from parish to parish so he can continue his predatory behavior. Far from it. For those who have the story of the predatory
Facts about the lawsuit concerning the Rev. Bede Parry
A lawsuit has been filed against a Roman Catholic monastery in Missouri In it, the Rev. Bede Parry, now an Episcopal priest at All Saints, Las Vegas, NV allegedly engaged in inappropriate relationships with youth in their late teens. Parry served All Saints for 11 years as organist and assisting priest. In response to these allegations, Fr. Bede has resigned from his duties at All Saints and tendered to Diocese of Nevada Bishop Dan Edwards his resignation as a priest. Parry is not accused of any misconduct in Nevada, in the Episcopal Church, or in any context since the 1980’s. The
