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#758 consecrated in 1997
Coadj Dio NY 98-01.
Bishop of NY JUly 2001-
Born: 8/18/1942, Takoma Pk MD
U MD BS 64. GTS STB 67, DD 85.
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Ordained deacon: 6/67, Priest: 12/67
Marriage: 31 Aug 63 Karen Lynne Womak c3.
Assignment when elected: Dean, Seabury-Western Size of Parish. n/a
Rank of size: .
Service on interim bodies in 2006-2009 triennium: Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church. Court for the Trial of a Bishop.
Law on homosexuality in NY: +
Law:
'+' = No sodomy law
1 = Sodomy is a felony for lbs & straights
2 = Sodomy is a misdemeanor for lbgs & straights
3 = Sodomy is a felony, but only for lbgs
4 = Sodomy is a misdemeanor, but only for lbgs
Statistics for Diocesan bishops:
n/a communicants in 1995, Rank: n/a
communicants in 1996. Rank:
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| How voted | Yr | The Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 1=Yes 0=Noblank=not known ne=Not eligible |
99 e.g. | Actions in green are votes that if 'yes' are
favorable to lesbigays Actions in red are votes that if 'yes' are unfavorable to lesbigays Actions in black are votes that are neutral to lesbigays |
| 1 | 98 | Signed A Pastoral Statement to Lesbian and Gay Anglicans from Some Member Bishops of the Lambeth Conference |
| 1 | 00 | Voted for Blessing of Same-Gender Unions to be added to Book of Occasional Services (8th resolve to D039) |
| 1 | 00 | Recognizing and affirming fidelity in relationships outside (D039) |
| 1 | 01 | Signed a statement supporting Bishop Jane Dixon regarding her actions in Accokeek |
| 1 | 03 | Consented to the consecration of Gene Robinson as Bishop of New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 03 | Voted to Endorse Certain Historic Anglican Doctrines and Policies -- Bishop Ackerman's resolution at GC 2003 |
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