| Resolution Number: | 1988-B029 |
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| Title: | Approve Trial Period of Autonomy for Dioceses of Mexican Episcopal Church |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 69th General Convention approve the request from the Dioceses of Central and South Mexico, Northern Mexico and Western Mexico for the necessary authorization to begin a six-year trial period, (from January 1, 1989 to December 30, 1994) leading towards autonomy and the beginning of the development of a formal agreement between PECUSA and the Mexican Episcopal Church and be it further
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention give its support for the formation of a Mexican regional organization as a step leading to the formation of a new province within the Anglican Communion.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 658. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Structure |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B029)
Whereas, the Bishops and the Standing Committees of the present dioceses, and those in formation, of the Mexican Episcopal Church, having constituted themselves into a National Council of the Mexican Episcopal Church; and
Whereas, it is necessary to take certain steps in order to make a formal application for the trial period leading to autonomy; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 69th General Convention approve the request from the Dioceses of Central and South Mexico, Northern Mexico and Western Mexico for the necessary authorization to begin a six year trial period, (from January 1, 1989 to December 30, 1994) leading towards autonomy and the beginning of the development of a formal agreement between PECUSA and the Mexican Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention give its support for the formation of a Mexican regional organization as a step leading to the formation of a new province within the Anglican Communion.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #89)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Structure presented its Report #22 on House of Bishops Message #89 relating to Resolution B029 (Trial Period for Autonomy of Mexican Episcopal Church) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #283)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 69th General Convention authorizes a six-year trial period for the three Mexican dioceses, leading toward autonomy. It gives support for the formation of a Mexican regional organization. |
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