The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-D065 |
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| Title: | Study Canons on Canonical Residence |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
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Resolved, That the 81st General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution, and Canons to review the application of the canons of this Church on parochial cures, canonical residence of clergy, and letters dimissory, with particular attention to Canons I.13, III.7.6, III.9.4, and other canons the Commission may deem relevant; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention recommend the Commission gather input from bishops and diocesan leaders representing a variety of ministry contexts, including at least one diocese from each province of this Church; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention direct the Commission to report its findings to the 82nd General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention request the House of Bishops Theology Committee to prepare a statement on the ecclesiology of this Church as it relates to the practical implementation of policies on canonical residence, letters dimissory, the cure of souls, and the role of the bishop and the college of presbyters in the governance and good order of a diocese.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), pp. 538-539. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Ms. Evangeline Warren |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Constitution and Canons |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Constitution and Canons presented its Report #18 on Resolution D065 (Study Canons on Canonical Residence) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D065)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 81st General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution, and Canons to review the application of the canons of this Church on parochial cures, canonical residence of clergy, and letters dimissory, with particular attention to Canons I.13, III.7.6, III.9.4, and other canons the Commission may deem relevant; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention recommend the Commission gather input from bishops and diocesan leaders representing a variety of ministry contexts, including at least one diocese from each province of this Church; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention direct the Commission to report its findings to the 82nd General Convention and to prepare canonical amendments which promote the good order and reputation of the Church on these matters; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention request the House of Bishops Theology Committee to prepare a statement on the ecclesiology of this Church as it relates to the practical implementation of policies on canonical residence, letters dimissory, the cure of souls, and the role of the bishop and the college of presbyters in the governance and good order of a diocese.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 81st General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution, and Canons to review the application of the canons of this Church on parochial cures, canonical residence of clergy, and letters dimissory, with particular attention to Canons I.13, III.7.6, III.9.4, and other canons the Commission may deem relevant; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention recommend the Commission gather input from bishops and diocesan leaders representing a variety of ministry contexts, including at least one diocese from each province of this Church; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention direct the Commission to report its findings to the 82nd General Convention and to prepare canonical amendments which promote the good order and reputation of the Church on these matters; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention request the House of Bishops Theology Committee to prepare a statement on the ecclesiology of this Church as it relates to the practical implementation of policies on canonical residence, letters dimissory, the cure of souls, and the role of the bishop and the college of presbyters in the governance and good order of a diocese.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #134)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Constitution and Canons presented its Report #48 on HB Message #134 on Resolution D065 (Study Canons on Canonical Residence) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #312)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 28.
| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention directs the Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons to review the application of the canons on parochial cures, canonical residence of clergy, and letters dimissory. The Convention further requests the House of Bishops Theology Committee to prepare a statement on the ecclesiology of the church as it relates to the practical implementation of policies on canonical residence. |
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