Accessibility links
Episcopal Priest Gene Robinson of New Hampshire He is on the brink of becoming the world's first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was elected by the Diocese of New Hampshire, but the appointment must be approved at the church's national general convention next week. His nomination has divided the church. Robinson, who is 56 years old, was married for 13 years. He continues to be close to his ex-wife and two daughters. For the last 15 years he has been in a relationship with another man.

Episcopal Priest Gene Robinson of New Hampshire

Heard on Fresh Air

Episcopal Priest Gene Robinson of New Hampshire

Listen
  • Download
  • <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1355901/1355902" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

He is on the brink of becoming the world's first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was elected by the Diocese of New Hampshire, but the appointment must be approved at the church's national general convention next week. His nomination has divided the church. Robinson, who is 56 years old, was married for 13 years. He continues to be close to his ex-wife and two daughters. For the last 15 years he has been in a relationship with another man.