| Resolution Number: | 1988-B028 | |
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| Title: | Grant Autonomy to the Philippino Dioceses and Ratify a Covenant of Partnership | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in Detroit, Michigan, in 1988, under the authority of Canon I.11.3(f), release the Dioceses of the Philippine Episcopal Church from the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America for the purpose of forming a new Province of the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention ratify the "Covenant Between the Episcopal Church in the USA and the Philippine Episcopal Church" which shall define the basis, nature and mechanics of the new level of relationship and partnership in mission between the two Churches; and be it further
Resolved, That the implementation of this Resolution becomes effective upon the installation of the Prime Bishop of the New Province of the Philippine Episcopal Church at a date not later than May 30, 1990.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 152. |
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