I was surprised to note the attention to a resolution signed by less than 10 percent of the congregation of St. Anne's Parish, Stockton, Calif., who are calling for their bishop to apologize [TLC, March 1].

This group, composed mostly of members and sympathizers of the Episcopal Women's Caucus, has been very critical of Bishop John-David Schofield since his election almost 10 years ago.

In this diocese, if such a congregation was to "withhold a percentage of its diocesan assessment," it would mean that the parish would be deprived of both voice and vote at the next annual diocesan convention. What an irony that would be for a group who complains about actions they perceive to be schismatic, to then separate themselves from the diocese.

(The Ven.) Donald A. Seeks Archdeacon of San Joaquin Fresno, Calif.