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Walter C. Righter, retired Episcopal bishop, was absolved of heresy charges after ordaining a non-celibate gay man as a deacon in 1990.
Sept. 13, 2011
Walter Righter dies at 87; controversial Episcopal bishop
High School Sports
Noelle Righter is a sentimentalist.
Aug. 15, 1991
California
A funeral service for astrologer Carroll Righter will be held at 11 a.m.
May 5, 1988
World & Nation
Carroll Righter, doyen of American astrologers, whose fascination with heavenly bodies led him into a lengthy and profitable career, has died at St.
May 3, 1988
For the Second Time This Century, the Episcopalian Church is Putting Someone on Trial for Heresy. Bishop Walter Righter Stands Accused of Teaching False Doctrine and Breaking His Priestly Vows Because He Ordained an Openly Gay Man.
Feb. 25, 1996
In a move that is certain to escalate tension within Christian churches over gays in the clergy, an Episcopal bishop will face a trial in a rare church court for ordaining a gay man five years ago.
Aug. 19, 1995
Sports
Chris Cartnick hit four home runs and drove in 10 runs for New Jersey in its Mid-Atlantic regional tournament.
Aug. 17, 2017
Jockey Jeffrey Righter, injured in a four-horse pileup Friday at Beulah Park in Grove City, Ohio, died of massive head injuries suffered in the accident.
Jan. 28, 1990
A judicial body of the Episcopal Church began deliberations in Wilmington, Del., to determine if a retired bishop should be tried as a heretic for ordaining a gay man as a deacon.
Feb. 29, 1996