Saturday, October 4, 2008

The Vote Passed

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is no longer a diocese in the Episcopal Church.

Here are the results of the vote from the diocesan website:

Constitutional Changes Approved
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The 143rd Convention of The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh has voted to remove its accession to the Constitution of The Episcopal Church.

The diocese has voted with a clear majority to remove its accession to the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church.

A total of 191 laity voted. 119 voted in favor. 69 voted against, 3 abstained. A total of 160 clergy voted. 121 voted in favor. 33 voted no. 3 abstained. 2 invalid ballots were cast

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