Montreal synod votes yes to blessings

Notes: The Diocese of Montreal has become the second since General Synod 2007 to urge its bishop to allow clergy to bless previously solemnized civil marriages between same-sex couples.; The Diocese is facing a deficit of over $1 million and will meet again in January 2008 to adopt a budget. They have decided to use the $300,000 a year that they receive as rent from Cathedral Place as part of its general revenue. In the past this money was used to give grants to the community.

Subjects: Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Montreal - Finance; Same sex unions - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Clarke, Barry (Barry Bryan), 1952-; Jennings, Paul (Paul Harry)