The Diocese of New Jersey should be commended for dealing straightforwardly with some serious problems. The report of the diocesan wellness committee [TLC, Oct. 26] has brought to light difficulties which have beset the diocese and has recommended solutions for dealing with those problems. Titled "A Plan of Action for the Diocese of New Jersey," the report recommends repentance as a starting point and urges forgiveness and reparation as the next steps toward the healing of the diocese.

The participation of the Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning, Presiding Bishop, in the healing process, and the assistance of a bishop from outside the diocese point out the seriousness of difficulties in New Jersey. It is encouraging to see New Jersey's beleaguered bishop, the Rt. Rev. Joe Morris Doss, express a willingness to address matters openly and to work for healing and reconciliation.

Obviously, the Diocese of New Jersey is not the only one plagued by conflict. How it handles the recommendations of the wellness committee will be watched by others throughout the church. New Jersey's method of dealing with conflict could be a model for the rest of the Episcopal Church.