A150 Amend Article I.2 of the Constitution
The amendment in the first sentence makes the use of the term “Bishop Suffragan” consistent throughout the Constitution and Canons. The final sentence clarifies the meaning of “exercising” or “having” jurisdiction, including jurisdiction over areas that are not dioceses such as Navajoland, the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe (over which the Presiding Bishop exercises jurisdiction), and Guam (over which the Presiding Bishop exercises jurisdiction).
Explanation
The amendment in the first sentence makes the use of the term “Bishop Suffragan” consistent throughout the Constitution and Canons. The final sentence clarifies the meaning of “exercising” or “having” jurisdiction, including jurisdiction over areas that are not dioceses such as Navajoland, the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe (over which the Presiding Bishop exercises jurisdiction), and Guam (over which the Presiding Bishop exercises jurisdiction).