Retiring Bishop Douglas Theuner right, introduces the Rev. V. Gene Robinson to the Episcopal Church Saturday, June 7, 2003, in Concord, N.H. New Hampshire Episcopalians elected Robinson, an openly gay man, as their next bishop. The selection of Rev. Robin
CONCORD, N.H. - In a national first, New Hampshire Episcopalians on Saturday elected an openly gay man as their next bishop.
The selection of the Rev. V. Gene Robinson, 56, who was chosen over three other candidates in voting by New Hampshire clergy and lay Episcopalians, is still subject to confirmation next month by the church's national General Convention, and it is expected to be debated.