But he has remained focused on evangelism, and he has emphasized areas where the Anglican Communion of 85 million people is strong, like using its bully pulpit to influence public policy, particularly about economic injustice and peacemaking.

Construction of new church buildings by Anglicans runs counter to nationwide trends, which have seen the building of new houses of worship decrease rapidly since 2002. According to the Wall Street Journal, construction of religious buildings in the U.S. has fallen to the lowest level at any time since private records began in 1967.

Signing the promissory note and putting up the collateral was Dr. Mark. H. Hansen, a former Episcopal priest and one of the "Connecticut Six" who were vocal in their opposition of Vicky Gene Robinson's (IX New Hampshire) elevation to the episcopate.

He was inhibited by Bishop Andrew Smith, who took over of his parish's pastoral oversight, buildings and administration.

"Bishop Cook has been released pending trial and is returning to an inpatient treatment facility," said Cook's attorney David Irwin in a statement. "As a condition of her release, she is not permitted to drive."

Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said during a news conference last week that Cook had an alcohol level of .22, nearly three times the state's legal limit at the time of the accident. There was also evidence she was texting before the incident.