House of Bishops. Records

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House of Bishops. Records

• 1784-1937 (Creation)

4.2 cu.ft. (4 boxes and 1 rolled item)

The House of Bishops is made up of all actively serving bishops and those who have resigned their jurisdictions. Eligible members include all diocesan and assisting bishops elected or canonically appointed from the dioceses, area missions, and special jurisdictions of the United States and nineteen other countries, including a number of churches in Europe, Latin America, Taiwan, and Haiti. The House of Bishops meets in special or “interim” sessions between meetings of the General Convention and, acting in their pastoral and teaching mode, may explore issues of theological, social or mission concern. The House may not take any binding action, however, without the approval of the General Convention.

The records of the House of Bishops includes correspondence, minutes of the House from General Convention and special sessions, clergy lists, and printed materials.

Select Actions of Diocesan and General Conventions, 1784-1786
Correspondence and Miscellaneous Records, 1817-1937
Mexican Commission Papers and Secretary's Correspondence, 1875-1899
Cuba: Miscellaneous Secretary's Correspondence, 1884-1886
Roman Catholic Papers, miscellaneous, 1880-1894
Clergy lists, 1884-1892
House Minutes, General and Special Sessions, 1878-1913

Access to Episcopal Church records is governed by the Archives Public Access Policy. Research requests must be submitted in writing.

The Archives is able to respond to limited requests for reproductions subject to copyright restrictions, internal policy, and the condition of the source documents.

• English

• House of Bishops. Minutes
• General Convention. Memorials and Petitions

• General Convention
• House of Bishops