Secessionist bishop sued by diocese

The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin in California has sued a deposed bishop, demanding he vacate his offices and turn over financial accounts for leading a secession last year prompted by the church’s ordination of women and gays.

The diocese said in its lawsuit, filed on Thursday in Fresno County Superior Court, that John-David Schofield breached his duties to the church – the US branch of the Anglican Church.