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Article: Seeking new leadership: Debate in Episcopal Church continues over the ordination of homosexual bishops.
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- Record (Stockton, CA)
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- July 8, 2006
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Byline: Anna Kaplan
Jul. 8--The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin is one of a growing number of dioceses that isn't sure it wants to be Episcopalian anymore.
But that doesn't mean your local Episcopal church will be changing its sign anytime soon. Last week, the Fresno-based diocese joined several others around the country in requesting alternate leadership from the Anglican Communion, of which the Episcopal Church is a member.
The sticking point is a debate within the church's American faction over the ordination of homosexual bishops. Three years ago, the New Hampshire diocese ordained a partnered gay bishop, drawing national attention ...