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Bishop of Western New York
1114 Delaware Av
Buffalo, NY, 14209
Voice: 1716-881-0660
Fax: 1716-881-1724
jmgarrison@episcopalwny.org
http://www.episcopalwny.org
Email address for the diocese: office@episcopalwny.org
Province: 2
Consecrated on April 24, 1999
P S Matt 79-; Rgnl Vic 80-98. Elected Bp. of WNY, 12/5/98
Born: 4/7/1945, Philadelphia PA
Pontiff Coll Josephinum BA 67, MRE 70.
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Ordained deacon: na, Priest: na
Marriage: 1) 12 Jul 75 c3; 2) 20 Jan 90 Carol Sohanney.
Assignment when elected: St. Matthew, Las Vegas, NV. Regional Vicar Size of Parish. na Rank of size: .
Service on interim bodies in 2006-2009 triennium: House of Bishops Committee on Religious Communities
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:
13,454 communicants in 1995, Rank: 44
13,095 communicants in 1996. Rank: 48
Median Congregation: 207
Average Congregation: 184
Number of congregations with 1,000+ members: 4
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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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 03 | Voted to Endorse Certain Historic Anglican Doctrines and Policies -- Bishop Ackerman's resolution at GC 2003 |
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