Chicago Diocese — Bishop Persell responds to the Primates Meeting communique Bishop William Persell has responded to the communique of the recent Primates Meeting in Tanzania with a statement to the clergy and laity of the diocese, and the larger church. In his statement, Bishop Persell pledges to continue his support for a fully inclusive church, one that is characterized by "compassion, shared authority, mutual ministry, justice and respect for the dignity of every human being." Excerpt: "Patience is appropriate on matters affecting the fundamental nature of a faith community's identity, but we should not allow such concern to unduly…