Leaders of breakaway traditionalists expected to announce creation of rival province . Move comes after years of dispute over progressive direction of Episcopal Church . Turning point for many was consecration of gay man as Bishop of New Hampshire . New division expected to bring in 100,000 from parishes that left Episcopal Church .
Network of breakaway traditionalists expected to announce formation of rival province . Move comes after years of dispute over progressive direction of Episcopal Church . Tipping point for many was consecration of gay man as bishop of New Hampshire . New division expected to take in 100,000 from parishes that left Episcopal Church .