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One more Episcopal bishop, that is. Last week, another announced he would strap on his water wings and swim the Tiber: On Wednesday, November 21, Bishop John B. Lipscomb announced his intention to seek release from his Episcopal vows and come into full communion with the Catholic Church. Lipscomb, 57, stepped down as Bishop of…http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0DySLTT4PWo/R0oGJuNXrFI/AAAAAAAABh4/D8ewhCqktrM/s200/lipscomb.jpg