Stand Firm: DioOregon: Bishop Johncy Itty Announces Resignation
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Via email:

OPEN LETTER TO THE DIOCESE OF OREGON
March 25, 2008

Dear Diocesan Leaders,

Monday I received a letter from Bishop Itty stating, “I am writing to inform you that I am hereby transferring Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese of Oregon to the Standing Committee, effective midnight March 23, 2008.” We feel the seriousness of this responsibility and our pledge to you is that we will maintain open communication and prayerfully consider each decision. We are blessed to have Paul Dakopolos as our Chancellor who will walk this journey with us.

Today I attended Morning Prayer and then gathered staff for a discussion about the day-to-day business of our diocese. Margaret McMurren+, Vice President of the Board of Trustees joined us. The staff is truly faithful and dedicated to our diocese, and all of us appreciate their open willingness to work with us. the rest