Belief Blog Archive: October 2009
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Lesbian does not make cut as new Minnesota bishop
The Rev. Bonnie Perry, a Chicago priest who some thought might be the second openly gay U.S. Episcopal bishop, did poorly in Saturday's election. Published October 31 2009
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Steven Waldman resigns from Beliefnet
The founder of a popular multireligion site is moving on to work for the feds. Published October 28 2009
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Army welcomes Sikh recruit
The U.S. Army may be ending its 23-year-old policy excluding Sikhs from service. Published October 23 2009
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Virginia Supreme Court to hear Episcopal case
The Virginia Supreme Court agreed this week to hear an appeal of a case pitting 11 breakaway churches against the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Published October 15 2009
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President Obama celebrates Hindu holiday
The White House has a short ceremony observing a popular Hindu holiday. Published October 14 2009
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Catholic University president to resign in 2010
Catholic University President David O'Connell, 54, announced today he will leave his post next August Published October 2 2009