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Rt. Rev. Chambers strongly objected to the ordination of women, which the
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Chambers ultimately retired to Florida by 1983. He survived two wives, and his daughter said he ultimately softened his stand regarding the ordination of women. He died in a hospital in Sun City Center, Florida, survived by his daughters and grandchildren.
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the consent of the current diocesan bishop (who would normally perform such confirmations despite the congregation's protests of other matters). The House of
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