Bishop Hails Improved Relations in Connecticut

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[The Living Church] 25 Oct 2007--The Bishop of Connecticut may exercise a newly canonically approved veto over parishes seeking to hire an assistant rector that do not pay their full 12½ percent diocesan assessment quota following approval of a canonical amendment by delegates during the annual convention Oct. 19-20 at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford.

In contrast to the past four years, when convention experienced moments of rancor over the public insistence on alternative episcopal oversight by the so-called “Connecticut Six,” convention featured a group of 10 greeters from St. Paul’s Church, Norwalk, who were invited to provide hospitality and directions to delegates and visitors. With events scheduled at two buildings across the street from one another in downtown Hartford, greeters directed people to the convention and to the cathedral, helped people cross the street, find the registration tables and ballot boxes, workshops and meals, and chatted with convention members.

The Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith, Bishop of Connecticut, reflected on the improved relations with four of the six estranged clergy and congregations during his address to convention.