By Mark Michael The Diocese of Wangaratta, in rural Southeastern Australia will vote on allowing same-sex marriage at its August 30-31 synod, with the full support of its bishop, the Rt. Rev. John Parkes. Parkes, who will retire from his ministry after the synod concludes, told the Australian Broadcasting Company that he believes the change has wide support in the diocese. … [Read more...] about Australian Bishop Vows to Test Church Ban on Same-Sex Marriage