Closer to home, Ackerman has dealt with a sparsely populated Episcopal diocese that hasn't hemorrhaged membership but also hasn't grown much, either.

Through it all, Keith Quinciensis - the title is a Latin rendition of Quincy - says he has tried to focus on furthering the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Diocese of Quincy is celebrating those 10 years of efforts with events starting today and culminating with a Mass at 6 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Cathedral, 3601 N. North St., Peoria.

This means that the person who is being consecrated must be someone who
will be able to uphold the Apostolic teaching, act as a focus for unity
within the local church and link the local church to the wider Church of
which it is a part. If it is known in advance that someone would be
unable to fulfill these criteria then it would be impossible for those
consecrating to act with the intention that they should do so. As a

The people of Redeemer have consistently declared that they cannot recognize Robinson as bishop, based on scripture and canon law. While Robinson made limited concessions, he insisted that Redeemer fully recognize him as bishop and maintained total authority over selection of clergy and church leadership.

"Differences that those of us moderates used to think were a normal part of the church have reached a point where the conservative wing of the church is no longer willing to put up with the liberal wing _ and the conservative wing is intent on winning."