Our Standing Commitee's Vote on the Bishop Elect of Northern Michigan

From Fr. Bill Locke,
Standing Committee President

"After a careful review of materials provided by the Diocese of Northern Michigan and their bishop-elect, as well as other commentary from around the church, and after an extensive discussion at their May 12th meeting, the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Rhode Island has voted 5-1 not to consent to the election and consecration of the bishop-elect."