Thursday, March 13, 2008

House of Bishops consents to deposition of John-David Schofield, William Cox

http://www.episcopalchurch.org/79901_95611_ENG_HTM.htm

[Episcopal Life Online] 13 Mar 2008--The House of Bishops voted March 12 to consent to the deposition from the ordained ministry of the Rt. Rev. John-David Schofield, bishop of the Diocese of San Joaquin, and the Rt. Rev. William Jackson Cox, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Maryland, resigned.

Members of the House of Bishops are preparing a statement regarding these actions and for release after a March 12 afternoon session.

Related article:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-episcopal13mar13,1,3820757.story
Episcopal Church expels San Joaquin diocese bishop - Los Angelos Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/13/us/13bishop.html?em&ex=1205553600&en=8829a9944d4ddf27&ei=5087%0A
Episcopal Church Votes to Oust Bishop Who Seceded - The New York Times

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