Presiding Bishop Excommunicates or dismisses nearly all fellow Bishops

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(Free-Press-Release.com) December 31, 2010 --

In an ironic twist and contrary to the his "Safe Church Statement" the recently elected Presiding Bishop of the Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch, Bishop Mark Elliot Newman, in a shocking and unprecedented power grab, has excommunicated four Bishops and dismissed an additional six. Most of those ousted were members of the churches Board of Governors who elected the Presiding Bishop to a five year term. The expulsions came after the Governing Board almost unanimously expressed objections over unilateral decisions made by the Presiding Bishop and financial irregularities. The Presiding Bishop has removed financial officers and cosigners on church bank accounts and taken over all church fund and properties.

(Safe Church Statement
The Catholic Apostolic Church of Antioch is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all individuals and families who participate in ministries and activities sponsored by the church. This commitment reflects our desire to preserve this church as a safe sanctuary for all who enter and as a place in which all people can experience the love of God through relationship with one another.)