Outgoing Episcopal leader urges unity
His leadership wasn't the problem, Bane says; response mixed
BY ALBERTA LINDSEY
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Feb 12, 2006

HAMPTON - Even though he's retiring, the problems in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia will not be going with him, the Rt. Rev. David C. Bane Jr. told the diocese's annual council meeting.

The diocese had many problems before he became its bishop nine years ago, and many of the problems will remain because they had nothing to do with him or his leadership style. The problems have to do with diocesan leaders, Bane said.

When Bane steps down today as Southern Virginia's bishop, it will be up to the people and clergy of the diocese to put the past behind them and work together for reconciliation, he said. The rest