Convention May Include a Referendum on Pennsylvania Bishop
11/11/2006

There is a strong possibility, according to Pennsylvania Bishop Charles Bennison, that there will be an attempt made later today during diocesan convention to introduce a motion calling for him to resign or retire. On Nov. 3 the standing committee filed a formal complaint seeking an ecclesiastical presentment over the way Bishop Bennison has handled diocesan finances.

Nearly 20 resolutions have been pre-filed for the one-day annual meeting beginning with Holy Eucharist 7:30 a.m. at Philadelphia Cathedral. None of those resolutions address the standing committee complaints, but convention delegates can introduce resolutions to the floor for debate if a two-thirds majority approves. The possible referendum on his leadership could bring to a climax a three-year-old controversy that largely features two men – Bishop Bennison and the Rev. William Wood, III, standing committee president – who have been long-time friends.

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