Episcopal leader warns 6 priests of ouster HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The state's Episcopal bishop has warned six Connecticut priests who opposed the election of the first openly gay bishop that they could be removed as rectors of their parishes by Friday. Bishop Andrew D. Smith said in letters sent recently to the priests that they had "abandoned the communion of the church," which would mean the priests would no longer lead their parishes. The priests could eventually be defrocked. According to Smith's letter, the dispute between the bishop and the rectors was put before the Standing Committee of the...