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Anglican Church Suspends Archbishop Amid Misconduct Allegations

12/30/2025

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Bishop Julian Dobbs, interim leader of the Anglican Church in North America, suspended Archbishop Stephen Wood over sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations come from two women, including a church employee, accusing Wood of inappropriate behavior in April 2024.
Dobbs, appointed on November 15, faced investigations for financial impropriety, as revealed by a federal lawsuit and internal records from a global charity.
Wood has been suspended 60 days while the allegations are addressed.

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Bishop Julian Dobbs, interim leader of the Anglican Church in North America, suspended Archbishop Stephen Wood over sexual misconduct allegations.
The allegations come from two women, including a church employee, accusing Wood of inappropriate behavior in April 2024.
Dobbs, appointed on November 15, faced investigations for financial impropriety, as revealed by a federal lawsuit and internal records from a global charity.
Wood has been suspended 60 days while the allegations are addressed.