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- ↑ "From Suffragan to Diocesan for Two Bishops: Rochester Elects Bishop McKelvey". The Living Church . 219 (2): 6. July 11, 1999.
- ↑ "Episcopal Dioceses Select New Bishops". New York Times . June 20, 1999.