The Presiding Bishop of the U.S. Episcopal Church's legacy after nearly a decade of turmoil and confusion is an embattled and torn church with factions fighting as intensely as three nationalist groups looking for dominance in Iraq.

In the light of subsequent calls for Delegated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight (DEPO) and Alternative Episcopal Oversight (AEO) by orthodox priests in liberal dioceses, and calls for Anglican Primatial Oversight (APO) and the more recent call for something called "commissary" status by the Diocese of Dallas, the Parson's Plan sets forth a model of how a less than orthodox bishop could come to terms with seven traditionalist parishes in his diocese and make it work.

Wantland, who was lecturing on canon law to students at Nashotah House, later spoke with VOL by phone, and said that GC2006 was the last decisive moment for The Episcopal Church, with subsequent meetings making it clear how the rest of the communion feels. "Simply put, orthodox Episcopalians no longer have a place at the table of the ECUSA, their day is done and separation is the only way forward and the whole communion knows it."

The other dioceses seeking APO are Pittsburgh, Central Florida, Fort Worth, San Joaquin, South Carolina and Springfield. Their request for APO was sent to the Archbishop of Canterbury on July 20. (See Appeal letter below). It explains why the dioceses involved believe that APO is necessary and what that oversight might look like.