Episcopal group asks for federal jurisdiction

From South Carolina-


The state suit asks the Circuit Court to prevent the continuing diocese from using the name and seal. The federal suit, filed by the continuing diocese, asks the court to decide who has authority over the diocese, Bishop Mark Lawrence, who left The Episcopal Church along with 35 parishes, or Bishop Charles vonRosenberg, the provisional leader of the group that remains loyal to the church.

The Episcopal Church in South Carolina, or “continuing diocese,” has asked for a state lawsuit brought by the independent Diocese of South Carolina to be removed to U.S. District Court, where a second suit is in the works.

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http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130404/PC16/130409640/1268/episcopal-group-asks-for-federal-jurisdiction&source=RSS