Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold declined comment on gay rights and General Convention during a May 24 visitation to the Diocese of Newark. Bishop Griswold met with the clergy, attended a dinner for church officials at the Robert Treat Hotel and later delivered a homily on the Ascension during Eucharist at St. Philip’s Cathedral.

During the visit, Bishop Griswold told the Newark Star-Ledger he would not discuss anything relating to General Convention, which begins June 11 in Columbus, Ohio.

Both Bishop Griswold and the Rt. Rev. John P. Croneberger, Bishop of Newark, will step down later this year. Next month the diocese is scheduled to release the names of four to six candidates who will appear on the ballot for the election in September.

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