Episcopals throw out rebellious bishop

Last fall, the San Joaquin Diocese of the Episcopal Church, led by Bishop John-David Schofield, split away from the national church and aligned itself with the Anglicans of South America. This was in response to the national church not being repentant over consecrating Gene Robinson. Now the national church has thrown out Schofield and barred him from any of his duties as bishop. Those members of the Diocese who want to remain with the national church will be meeting to elect a new bishop.