The ACC (Anglican Catholic Church) has elected their Bishop of the South, Mark Haverland, Ph.D, to be their new metropolitan. Brother John-Charles retired due to health reasons, I guess. It will be interesting to see what direction he takes the ACC in over the next few years.
Like most continuing archbishops, he also still serves as the ordinary of his diocese. And to my knowledge he also still pastors a parish - again, like most continuing church bishops. It's got to be a lot of work, and require the wearing of many different hats, but I think it is good to have bishops serve a parish, as bishops are fundamentally the "pastor" of a diocese.
I know that ACC Deacon, A.R. Bayles, of St. James, Cleveland, has made comments on this blog before. Perhaps he could say a few words about this and give his thoughts and impressions if he is somehwere out there. Other ACCers are also welcome to give their thoughts and opinions. We are anxious to hear!
