DIOCESE OF MONTREAL: 6 clergy protest ordination of same-sex partnered candidate
DIOCESE OF MONTREAL: 6 clergy protest ordination of same-sex partnered candidate
http://www.anglicanessentials.ca/
Aug 26th, 2011
Bishop Barry Clarke also gives his response in which he acknowledges both the protest and his intention to carry on regardless.
This type of protest seems to accomplish little other than identifying the confirmed troublemakers to the diocesan hierarchy thereby limiting their career options. Still, perhaps it is better than the acquiescence implied by silence.
From here (page 5):
Here is a statement by six clergy of the Diocese of Montreal presented to Bishop Barry Clarke before, and again during, the service at Christ Church Cathedral June 5 at which Robert Camara and Rhonda Waters were ordained as transitional deacons. It is followed by a statement the bishop read at the service and circulated afterward.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
http://www.anglicanessentials.ca/
Aug 26th, 2011
This type of protest seems to accomplish little other than identifying the confirmed troublemakers to the diocesan hierarchy thereby limiting their career options. Still, perhaps it is better than the acquiescence implied by silence.
From here (page 5):
Here is a statement by six clergy of the Diocese of Montreal presented to Bishop Barry Clarke before, and again during, the service at Christ Church Cathedral June 5 at which Robert Camara and Rhonda Waters were ordained as transitional deacons. It is followed by a statement the bishop read at the service and circulated afterward.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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