Monday, July 01, 2024

Monday's Catch: 'Episcopal Church General Convention approves diocesan mergers, updates' And More


Episcopal Church General Convention approves diocesan mergers, updates
On its final day in Louisville, Kentucky, the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church approved the mergers of three Wisconsin dioceses and two Michigan dioceses, and a much anticipated change in status to missionary diocese for the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. Earlier during the June 23-28 convention, members approved the expansion of the Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii to include Guam and Saipan, which formerly comprised the Episcopal Church in Micronesia.
Related articles: 81st General Convention finalizes reunion of the Diocese of Wisconsin, Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan celebrate approval of merger as Diocese of the Great Lakes, and Deputies Give Navajoland a Joyous Welcome.

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