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At least three parishes are exploring a move that would release them from pastoral oversight by the conservative Episcopal Diocese of Albany.
They are contemplating what the church calls "Delegated Episcopal Pastoral Oversight," known by its acronym of DEPO, which was formalized in 2004 as a response to conservative parishes' reactions to the ordination of gay clergy and other issues related to sexuality.
"Initially DEPO was designed to deal with theologically conservative parishes that are located in more theologically minded liberal dioceses," Bishop William H. Love said Friday.
"The reverse is occurring in the Diocese of Albany. Albany has been a traditionally conservative theological diocese," the bishop said.
Love said the diocese first met in December with clergy and parish representatives to discuss this situation.
The parishes would remain within the jurisdiction of the Albany diocese, but pastoral care of the Albany parishes could possibly be delegated to the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, which is based in Syracuse.
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