From here:

The Episcopal Church denied priesthood to former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, according to The New York Post. McGreevey may be famously remembered for resigning from his governor post in 2004 after coming out as a “gay American” and a series of gay flings despite his marriage to then-wife Dina Matos McGreevey.

A statement regarding his rejection for priesthood has not been formally announced or commented on by the Episcopal Church, but The Post cites the Episcopal Diocese of Newark explaining, “It was not being gay but for being a jackass.” The Episcopal church welcomes gay and lesbian priests and has since the organization lifted the ban in 2009.…..

Now living as an openly gay man, McGreevey resides with his partner, Mark O’Donnell, in New Jersey where they share a mansion, according to NBC News

This is surprising since McGreevey has the all the qualifications that TEC values: he had gay flings while being married to a woman; he came out; he lives with his gay partner; and he’s even a jackass. He sounds like bishop material to me.