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Sieg, Marilyn
Bishop, Apostolic Catholic Community of the Old Catholic Rite (Anglican Union)

The Most Rev. Dr. Marilyn L. Sieg, Ph.D.
Arizona USA
Email: evieandmar@aol.com
Faith of Origin: Roman Catholic
Ordinations:
- Presbyter/Priest, "in the Orthodox Catholic Church" in the early 1990's".
- Bishop, "shortly thereafter".
Personal Accomplishments:
- One of the founders of The Women's Ordination Conference in the early 1970s.
- Served as Roman Catholic nun for 50 years.
Web References: 1, 2, 3, 4
Entry last updated 2002-07-11.


Photo: Bp. Perry Sills

Photo: Bp. Perry Sills presiding at Eucharist
Sills, Perry "Joseph Benedict"
Bishop, The Evangelical Orthodox Catholic Church in America

The Most Rev. Perry Ronald (Joseph Benedict) Sills, S.T.D.
1213 N. San Pedro Street, San Jose, California 95110-1436 USA
Phone: +1.408.453.8947 (from old web site)
Phone: +1.626.296.5561 (from Netsol)
Email: spiritlead1@earthlink.net
Current Public Ministry:
- Pastor, St. Raphael The Archangel Mission Parish.
Religious Name: Joseph Benedict
Ordinations:
- Bishop, 1974.06.29, by Bp. Frederick Littler Pyman, Bp. Larry Lee Shaver, and Bp. William Littlewood.
Apostolic Lineage
Personal Accomplishments:
- 1972.05.12, Knight Grand Cross, The Sovereign Order of Christ.
Entry last updated 2003-05-29.


Photo: Bp. Perry Sills in Eastern vestments


Photo: Bp. Michael Simmons
Simmons, Michael
Bishop, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches
Religious, Bishop Protector, The Order of St. Augustine of Canterbury (OAC)
Religious, Bishop Protector, The Order of St. Frideswide (OSF)

The Rt. Rev. Prof. Michael Bland Simmons, BA, M.Div., STM, JWF*, OAC, OSF, Ph.D.
200 West 3rd Street, Luverne, Alabama USA
Office Phone: +1.334.335.2991 (from web site)
Home Phone: +1.334.335.2883 (from web site)
Email: mbsimmons@fcbl.net
Current Public Ministry:
- Rector, The Alpha and Omega Anglican Cathedral, Luverne, AL.
Current Secular Occupation:
- Professor Ancient History, Auburn University-Montgomery. "A productive research professor of the History of Early Christianity ... His main area of research is in the conflict between paganism and Christianity in the Roman Empire."
Born: 1952
Faith of Origin: United Methodist, then Charismatic
Bio
Education:
- B.A., Spanish and History, minor in German, The University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL.
- M.Div., concentration in Comparative Semitics, Duke University.
- S.T.M., Yale University, graduating as an honors student.
- "Yale supervisor stated his was the best master's thesis he had read in fifteen years as a Yale professor "Prof. Rowan A. Greer, III, Professor of Anglican Studies" PhD in Patristics and Church History "Historical Theology" New College, the University of Edinburgh.
Ordinations:
- Deacon, The United Methodist Church.
- Minister/Pastor, The Methodist Church of Scotland.
- Minister/Pastor, The Church of Scotland (Presbyterian).
- Pastor, an independent charismatic chuch in Pike County, AL.
- Minister, by Bp. Bill Hamon, Christian Int'l Network of Churches.
- Deacon, 2000.06.15, CEEC.
- Presbyter/Priest, 2000.06.15, CEEC.
- Bishop, 2000.07.21, by Bp. Russell McClanahan (CEEC).
Lineage
Professional Memberships:
- The American Historical Association.
- The North American Patristics Society.
- The Society of John Wesley Scholars.
- L'Association Internationale d'Etudes Patristiques.
Publications:
- A book through Oxford University Press.
- Articles and essays published by the University of Notre Dame Press of South Bend IN, Salem Press of Pasadena CA, Routledge Press of London and New York, Peeters Press ofLeuven Belgium, ABC-Clio Press of Los Angeles, and Classica et Mediaevalia of The University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
- "He is doing research now on a second book which will study Porphyrian Soteriology and its relationship with Neoplatonic Metaphysics and Ontology, as well as Chaldaean eschatological views."
* Note: JWF is an honorary title, "John Wesley Fellow", given by The Society of John Wesley Scholars.
Entry last updated 2002-07-14.


Photo: Bp. Bruce Simpson

Photo: Bp. Bruce Simpson

Simpson, Bruce
Bishop, Religious, The Benedictine Order of St. John the Beloved

The Most Rev. Bruce J. Simpson, OSB
Long Island, New York USA
Phone: +1.631.281.8715 (from web site)
Email: BOSJTB@netscape.net
Email: osjb@aol.com
Email: wrccab@hotmail.com
Email: archbishopsimpson@osjtb.com
Current Public Ministry:
- Full-time ministry.
Current Internal Ministries:
- Chairman of the Social Justice Commission of the World Bishop's Council.
- Old Catholic Archbishop of Long Island for the COC.
- "I am Archbishop of the Benedictine Order of St. John the Beloved."
Secular Occupation:
- Retired executive, U.S. Treasury Dept., Now in full time ministry.
Education:
- B.A. in Law from the University of Central Florida.
- 2 years of Masters work at Mount St. Mary's Seminary, and Theological College at the Catholic University of America.
- Awarded an STL by Bishop Fred Bower & Bishop Dominic-Martin from the Seminary of the RCC (II).
Publications:
- "Resurrecting the truth about Christianity", Genre magazine, June 1999.
- "several [other] articles for Genre magazine."
Ordinations:
- Bishop, Jan. 1999, by Bp. Dominic Biltcliffe et al.
Personal Accomplishments:
- "In 'civilian life', I was a Police Officer, awarded Police Officer of the year one month prior to my entering the Roman Catholic Seminary at Mount St. Mary's. Retired from the U.S. Treasury Department at Chief of Collections for the Federal Government for nontax debt. Received an award from the Vice President and the Secretary of the Treasury for making a major contribution to the efficiency of the Government."
Web References: 1
Entry last updated 2003-01-09.




Sinyard, Edward
Presbyter/Priest, The Orthodox Catholic Church of America

The Rev. Edward Sinyard
6738 Eastridge Drive # 100, Dallas, Texas 75231-7015 USA
Phone: 214.261.1744
Email: Revsinyard@aol.com
Current Public Ministry:
- Pastor, St. Mary, The Holy Theotokos Parish, Dallas, TX.
Entry last updated 2000-12-20.


Major Dr. Fr. Bill Sloane
Sloane, William Martin
Presbyter/Priest, The Southern Episcopal Church of the USA

The Rev'd Dr. William Martin Sloane
417 West South Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-2829 USA
Email: Sloane@Greenleaf.edu
Email: Sloane@USAF.org
Email: airforce08@netscape.net
Web: http://firms.findlaw.com/Sloane/
Current Public Ministry:
- Board of Directors, American Bible College and Seminary.
- Executive Board of Advisors, American Board of Forensic Counselors.
- Vice President, American College of Counselors.
- Priest Associate, Holy Family Parish, Gaithersburg, MD.
- Curate, St. Francis Anglican Church of Carlisle, PA.
- Chancellor, Southern Episcopal Church of the USA.
Born: 1951
Faith of Origin: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Ordinations:
- Deacon, Oct. 1995, by Bp. James Henry Hess.
- Presbyter/Priest, Oct. 1997, by Bp. Huron Clay Manning, Jr.
Education:
- B.A., York College of Pennsylvania.
- Diploma, Squadron Officer School, Air University.
- M.A. in Religion, Magna Cum Laude, Liberty University
- Certificate in A/SA Counseling, Saint Martin's College & Seminary.
- J.D., Widener University School of Law.
- Certificate in English Law, With Distinction, London Guildhall University.
- LL.M. (Labor), James E. Beasley School of Law, Temple University.
- Scholar, Oxford Society of Scholars, Oxford Graduate School.
- Ph.D. in Religion, Highest Honors, American Bible College and Seminary.
Professional Certifications:
- Attorney at Law, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
- Certification, American College of Counselors.
- Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Counselors.
- Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association.
- Fellow, American College of Forensic Examiners.
Personal Accomplishments:
- Major, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol).
Entry last updated 1999-11-05.


Thumbnail Photo of Bp. Yuri Spaeth -- linking to hate site Apostle1.com
Thumbnail photo linking
to hate-site original.
Spaeth, Yuri
Bishop, The Eastern Orthodox Catholic Church International

The Most Rev. William George Yuri Spaeth, Jr.
6280 NW 50th Street, Bell, Florida 32619-3857 USA
Ordinations:
- Bishop, May 1989 by Bp. Nicholas Ilnyckyj, Bp. Christopher Jones and Bp. David Quilliams.
Apostolic Succession
Entry last updated 2001-12-22.


Photo: Deacon Daniel Sparks
Sparks, Daniel
Deacon, Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches
Religious, The Order of St. Augustine of Canterbury (OAC)

The Rev. Daniel Jared Sparks, OAC
P.O Box 190002, Birmingham, Alabama 35219 USA
Phone: +1.205.868.4718 (from web site)
Phone: +1.205.901.1469 (from web site)
Email: friar@friarsparks.comt
Current Public Ministry:
- Associate Pastor, Tribe of Christ Church/CEEC., Leeds, AL.
- Proprietor, Friar Sparks [Church] Services
- Commissioned Chaplain Candidate, U.S. Army Reserve.
Faith of Origin: Pentecostal, then Assemblies of God
Bio
Education:
- A.A., Biblical Studes, Christian Bible College, Independence, MO.
- B.A., American Political History, University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa.
- One year toward M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO.
- Almost done w/ M.Div., The Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, AL.
Ordinations/Professions:
- Voluntary vow of celibacy, 1999.08.29.
- Deacon, 2002.03.16 (CEEC). [Ord. Photos]
Personal Accomplishments:
- "Comes from a family of eight."
Entry last updated 2002-07-14.


Photo: Bp. Francis Spataro
Spataro, Francis
Bishop, The Uniate Western Orthodox Catholic Church
Bishop, The Order of Corporate Reunion
Religious, Military Order of the Knights of the Temple of Solomon

The Most Rev. Francis C. Spataro, OMMTS
80-46 234th Street, Bellerose Manor, Queens, New York 11427 USA
Phone: 718.740.4134 (from web page)
Email: vilatte@aol.com
Web: http://www.poets.com/FrancisCSpataro.html
Web: http://members.wbs.net/homepages/n/e/w/newyorkgrandmaster/newyorkgrandmaster.html
Secular Occupation: Retired
Ordinations:
- Presbyter/Priest, Dec. 1976, by Bp. Uladyslay Ryzy-Ryski and
Bp. Eugenio Nuestro Loreto for The American Orthodox Church.
- Bishop, Oct. 1992, by Bp. Bertil Persson, Bp. George Boyer,
and Bp. John Edeas for The Apostolic Episcopal Church.
Personal Accomplishments:
- Spent 29 years as a teacher.
- Extensive experience in Masonic lodge worship.
- One time pastor, Pucker Street Community Church.
- Poet.
Entry last updated 2001-01-17.




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