Gene Robinson

The Right Reverend Vicki Gene Robinson (born May 29, 1947) is the ninth bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. Robinson was elected bishop in 2003 and entered office on March 7, 2004. Prior to becoming bishop, he served as assistant to the retiring New Hampshire bishop, amid great controversy. Robinson is best known for becoming the first openly non-celibate gay bishop in the Anglican Communion, making Anglican views of homosexuality a major issue for the Church.

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May 29 - 1947 - Bishop - Diocese of New Hampshire - Episcopal Church in the United States of America - 2003 - March 7 - 2004 - Gay - Anglican Communion - Anglican views of homosexuality

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