Episcopal Bishop in Conn. Suspends Priest (re: acceptance of Gay bishop)

[meganmonkey]

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut Episcopal Bishop Andrew Smith on Wednesday suspended one of six priests accused of refusing to recognize his authority in the wake of Smith's support for the denomination's first openly gay bishop.

The six priests asked to be supervised by someone else after Smith announced his support for the 2003 consecration of New Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson. Smith on Wednesday used his power to ``inhibit'' the Rev. Mark Hansen, and appointed another priest to lead St. John's Church in Bristol.

The inhibition prevents Hansen from leading any congregation in Connecticut for six months. If the situation is not resolved by then, Smith can officially remove Hansen from his pulpit.

Smith recently learned Hansen had sent a letter to the parish indicating he was leaving the church and would help the congregation find another priest, said Karin Hamilton, a spokeswoman for the Diocese of Connecticut.

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5138785,00.html

[wryter2000]

1. You go, Bishop Smith

That's a Christian talking.

[meganmonkey]

2. I'm kicking this

:shrug: