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75th General Convention
June 13-21, 2006
Columbus, Ohio

Today's highlights - June 18, 2006

Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori of Nevada was elected as the 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on June 18. Photo by Jim DeLa, ENS

First woman elected Presiding Bishop: Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori of Nevada was elected 26th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church on the fifth ballot in a vote by the House of Bishops. Read more by clicking here.

From the deputation: Sarah Knoll-Williams reflects on the election of the new presiding bishop. Read more by clicking here.

Other deputies comment: Learn what others from Kansas are saying about Bishop Jefferts Schori's election. Read more by clicking here.

Disciplinary canons headed for changes: Controversial canons to handle matters of discipline in the Episcopal Church are headed for revision.  Read more by clicking here.

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Archive of past General Convention reports from the web site of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas

Legislative tracker - follow resolutions as they move through the House of Deputies and House of Bishops

General Convention 2006 web site - News reports and other helpful resources

General Convention Daily - the daily newspaper distributed at General Convention

General Convention Nightly - a webcast version of the nightly television program shown in Columbus hotels

Episcopal News Service - Advance news stories about General Convention

Resources - Helpful links to a variety of General Convention materials

Deputies from Kansas - learn who is representing the diocese in Columbus

26th Presiding Bishop - Learn more about the seven nominees

Basic information about General Convention