A Catholic bishop in California has drawn attention after participating in the consecration of a new Anglican bishop in Fresno on April 18, an event that has prompted criticism and questions about the limits of ecumenical engagement and canonical discipline.
Bishop Joseph Vincent Brennan, Catholic Bishop of Fresno, was present at the consecration and seating of Gregory Kimura as the sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, part of the Episcopal Church within the worldwide Anglican Communion. The service took place at St James Episcopal Cathedral in Fresno. The Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin had announced that the ordination and consecration would be held at 10am on April 18, with the event livestreamed.
