The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2003-C032 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Direct Ordination to the Priesthood |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 200. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of Michigan |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Ministry |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Ministry presented its Report #10 on Resolution C032 (Direct Ordination to the Priesthood) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C032)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That revisions to the Canons be adopted that would allow Bishops, with the consent of the diocesan standing committees, to ordain candidates for the priesthood directly to the priesthood.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #135)
Resolution Rejected.
| Abstract: | The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution to amend canons to allow for direct ordination to the priesthood. |
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