I was more than slightly appalled by Canon John P. Boucher's Viewpoint article [TLC, April 2]. I believe Canon Boucher would benefit by returning to seminary to re-learn (or, perhaps, learn) the meaning of the word "Episcopal" as used in the term "The Episcopal Church." If he ever knew it, he has apparently forgotten it.

If I were his bishop I would see to it that the Reverend Canon had ample time and opportunity to devote to his re-education and re-orientation by relieving him of his diocesan duties and urging him back towards seminarian contemplation and study.

William M. Loker

Lexington Park, Md.