I was troubled by the behavior of the clergy (Frs. Cook, Kenny and Fr. Lyman for agreeing) in their denial of communion to their bishop. Their church has not paid its assessment in recent years either. I hope they (and any other staff) are not receiving any diocesan medical/dental benefits or any retirement benefit as they are not participating in the diocese. "I trust that they understand."

Deborah Hess

San Jose, Calif.