"After a process of discernment lasting more than a year, last week our members voted 44-4 to disaffiliate with the ACNA and pursue affiliation with the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, led by Bishop Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows," The Table posted on its website under the header: A Change in Affiliation.

Bishop Orji also stated "I'm no longer able to be part of a mission that violates my conscience and understanding of Godly Christian ministry and mission in North America" in a letter to the Primate of the Church of Nigeria dated October 23rd, 2022.

Below is the full statement:

"We are excited about our move to ACNA and feel that this is the not only the right time, but also the right direction for our churches within the Anglican Diocese of the West," said Bishop Orji. The Bishop stated that not every church within the Diocese is expected to make the move to ACNA, but because the Diocesan Board vote was 16-1 in favor of the transition, he feels many churches will leave CONNAM and become part of the Anglican Church of North America. The Rt. Revd.

Ruch stepped away from leadership in July of 2021, after admitting he had made "regrettable errors" in responding to allegations of sexual abuse by a lay minister in the diocese.

He and other leaders failed to act quickly on allegations against lay minister Mark Rivera, who is currently facing trial for felony child sexual abuse, according to a third-party review released in September.