Episcopal diocese sues parish in property, homosexuality rift

SYRACUSE -- The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York sued one of its parishes Wednesday to stop any transfer of church property in a dispute over homosexuality in the church. Supreme Court Justice Edward D. Carni ruled Thursday against the diocese's request -- a request that would have shut down St. Andrew's Church in Syracuse.

"I was very pleased that the court did not do what the diocese wanted," said Raymond Dague, a parishioner and lawyer representing St. Andrew's Church in Syracuse. "What's very, very sad is this incredibly mean-spirited diocese suing one of its own."

Attorneys for the diocese could not be reached.

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