From AP- and Living Church (below)
The Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota says the Rev. Brian Prior has been elected its next bishop.
He was chosen Saturday over four other candidates, one of whom would have been only the second openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church if she were chosen.
Prior has been the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Spokane, Wash., since 1996. He said in a statement he was "overwhelmed and blessed."
The Rev. Bonnie Perry of Chicago, who is a lesbian, withdrew after the third round of voting.
The selection of Bishop V. Gene Robinson of New Hampshire as the first openly gay Episcopal bishop in 2003 triggered a long-running controversy in the Episcopal Church as well as its worldwide umbrella church, the Anglican Communion.
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Living Church Link
http://www.livingchurch.org/news/news-updates/2009/10/31/minnesotans-elect-deputies-vp
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