Gulf Atlantic Diocese Recognized by ACNA
December 11, 2009
On December 11, 2009, the Provincial Council of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) held its first annual meeting in Toronto, Canada. During that meeting the Council welcomed the new Diocese of the Gulf Atlantic and consented to the election of the Reverend Neil G. Lebhar as its first diocesan bishop. The Provincial Council is the governing body of the Anglican Church in North America and consists of bishops, clergy and laity representing each of the twenty-eight constituent dioceses, clusters or networks.