Could Peta Become First Anglican Woman Bishop?

[CShine]

In what promises to be one of the most bitter splits in the Anglican church in decades, the Melbourne Anglican Synod has broken ranks with other synods to approve the immediate ordination of women as bishops.

The move pits them against Sydney's more conservative officials and is likely to lead to a major confrontation.

As a sign of the high emotion the issue raises, several leading clergywomen broke into tears when Melbourne made its decision.

"I actually didn't realise I would, but got a bit of a tremble in my voice because we're sick of it and it's extremely demeaning every time they talk about it again," said Peta Sherlock, Heidelberg archdeacon and a frontrunner for ordination as Australia's first female bishop.



http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/10/11/1065676214818.html

[papau]

1. Jean Dixon - the now retired lady bishop of DC - was wonderful!

I am sure the Australian ladies will be equally awesome!

:-)

[davidinalameda]

2. cool

now maybe the conservatives will go someplace and shut up