Rev. Otis Charles told the Associated Press Saturday that he had received a letter from Episcopal Bishop William Swing informing him that his license to officiate at church services or preside over the church's sacramental ceremonies, such as weddings or baptisms, had been revoked.

Charles, who served as Episcopal bishop of Utah for 15 years, married his partner of two years, Felipe Sanchez Paris, on April 24. Charles came out as gay following his 1993 retirement at age 67 and now lives in San Francisco.

Charles said he believed an article about his wedding that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle April 29 had provoked the disciplinary action by Swing. Charles said he had informed Swing, who his considered one of the ...