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LI Episcopalians elect new bishop

Long Island Episcopalians have elected their future bishop, choosing a Massachusetts rector who said he firmly supports gay rights and wants to welcome more immigrants into the church.

The Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, the rector of suburban St. Andrew's Church in Longmeadow, Mass., won on the second ballot with 70 percent of clergy votes and more than 60 percent of lay votes at an election convention...

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