The article about Bishop Duncan's godly pastoral letter to his clergy in the Diocese of Pittsburgh [TLC, Nov. 2] didn't mention his offering to help clergy who can't support his strong orthodox policies. He came down strongly about his desire to be a symbol of unity but also said his policy is "faithfulness in marriage and celibacy in singleness." He offered to those who differ from him in these matters "alternative means of episcopal support where [he] cannot give encouragement."

His recognition that we are in a time of deep separation offers hope to find a way for us all to stay together, even though we have to find other ways to meet sacramental, episcopal responsibilities.

I believe this is a prophetic voice and should be praised as such. We no longer hold to parochial, geographic boundaries, and I suspect the time has come for diocesan boundaries to meet the same fate.

Joan Francis

Edwards, Colo