Dear Gene

The first openly gay Anglican bishop, Gene Robinson, has called for the Roman Catholic church's attitude to homosexuals to be confronted. The Bishop of New Hampshire said the Vatican's ban on ordaining gay men was "vile", in a speech in London. He received a standing ovation after his speech, in which he spoke of how he had faced prejudice in his role. Some Anglican conservatives had called for the St-Martin-in-the-Fields church venue to be changed to a secular one.

"I am not here to grind any axes, I am here to do the thing that Christians do, that is to witness to the good of God."

"We are seeing so many Roman Catholics joining the church."
"Pope Ratzinger may be the best thing that ever happened to the Episcopal Church."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4411442.stm

Dear Gene,

We are seeing so many Episcopalians joining the Church. Gene Robinson may be the best thing that ever happened to the Catholic Church.

I'd trade a hundred rebellious dissenting Catholics (though I'd rather see them repent and convert) for one holy faithful Episcopalian. Fr. Bergman and about sixty other souls were received into full communion last week on the eve of All Saints here in Scranton. He mentions you in his letter of renunciation here ---> http://www.stthomasmoresociety.org/events/renounce.htm

So thanks buddy. I'm sure Pope Benedict will readily assuage your concerns. Look for a letter near the end of this month.

In Peace, Love, and Harmony,

Pete