Representatives of Pittsburgh's Episcopal Diocese ignored a warning to their bishop from the church's national leader on Friday and took a step toward a possible affiliation with an Anglican church outside the United States.

Lay representatives voted 118-58, with one abstention, in favor of a resolution to leave the New York-based Episcopal Church, said Peter Frank, a diocesan spokesman. Representatives of the clergy at their 142nd Diocesan Convention at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown voted 109-24 in favor.

Another measure must pass the next convention in November 2008 to make the action binding, Frank said.

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1. John Wilkins wrote: He’s abandoning some of them. November 3, 4:14 pm | [comment link]

2. Connecticutian wrote: Is not!  <jk>  Really, which sheep is he abandoning? November 3, 6:17 pm | [comment link]

3. Jeffersonian wrote: #2 - The ones who think the wolves are just <sigh> dreamy. November 3, 7:14 pm | [comment link]

4. David Wilson wrote: John The sheep that stay in TEC are abandoning the bishop who wishes to protect them.  He has been as gracious to those who oppose him as to those who support him.  He just doesn’t agree with them.  No one is forcing anyone to leave the Diocese of Pittsburgh. November 3, 7:52 pm | [comment link]

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