From ENS-The Rev. Robert Skirving, rector of St. John’s Church in Midland, Missouri, was elected as the 8th bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina on May 17, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church.
Skirving was elected on the third ballot, receiving 48 of the 70 clergy votes and 97 of the 165 lay votes. Thirty-six clergy votes and 84 lay votes were needed for an election. The first ballot was invalidated due to a procedural error.
The election was held during a reconvened session of the 131st Convention held at Christ Church, New Bern, North Carolina.
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http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/2014/05/19/east-carolina-diocese-elects-robert-skirving-as-bishop/
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