From the Diocesan website:<\/p>\n
Statement from the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop<\/p>\n
Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles<\/p>\n
October 5, 2009<\/p>\n
The Diocese of Los Angeles greatly appreciates the action and insight of the U.S. Supreme Court in declining to hear the case decided earlier this year by the California Supreme Court affirming that the property of St. James\u2019 Episcopal Church, Newport Beach, is held in trust for the current and future mission of this Diocese and the wider Episcopal Church.<\/p>\n
I reiterate that reconciliation and renewal in Christ continue to be our priorities in this matter, with our baptismal covenant calling us to respect every person\u2019s dignity.<\/p>\n
The U.S. Supreme Court\u2019s action today follows the strong and comprehensive opinions issued by the California Court of Appeal and affirmed by the state Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
St. James\u2019 Episcopal Church was established and continues as part of the Diocese of Los Angeles in which the congregation was formed in 1946.<\/p>\n
The Episcopal Church continues to live out its traditional mission of welcoming people who hold a diversity of opinion while remaining united in common prayer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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From the Diocesan website: Statement from the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno, Bishop Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles October 5, 2009 The Diocese of Los Angeles greatly appreciates the action and insight of the U.S. Supreme Court in declining to…<\/span><\/p>\n