By Kirk Petersen The Diocese of Puerto Rico has decided to leave Spanish-speaking Province IX and affiliate with Province II on the mainland. The move is not official until it is ratified by the General Convention in July 2022. The Rt. Rev. Rafael Morales, VII Bishop of Puerto Rico, told TLC the move does not reflect any dissatisfaction with the Latin American province. The … [Read more...] about Puerto Rico to Leave Province IX for Province II
Province IX
Province IX Hosts Youth Event “en Español”
By Mark Hatch Nearly 100 teens and young adults from the Caribbean and Central America gathered in Panama last week for the first ever Province IX Evento de Jóvenes Episcopales (EJE). The event was named after the triennial Episcopal Youth Event, which since 1982 has brought young Episcopalians together for celebration, worship, learning and leadership training. EJE was … [Read more...] about Province IX Hosts Youth Event “en Español”
Mission Network Meets in D.R.
A global mission conference organized by the Global Episcopal Mission Network (GEMN) drew 120 people to the Dominican Republic. The Diocese of the Dominican Republic hosted the gathering, “Sharing Jesus: Mutual Witness in Global Mission,” April 3-5 with the Dominican Development Group. “The gospel is a different news, a radical news,” said Bishop Griselda Delgado del … [Read more...] about Mission Network Meets in D.R.
Translation ‘Fell Through a Crack’
By Kirk Petersen The House of Bishops has begun a rapid recovery from the discomfort of July 6, with a presentation on the logistics and costs of translation and interpretation, and an expression of gratitude from the bishop who had compelled the house to focus on the matter. After Bishop Lloyd Allen of Honduras said he would lead his deputation out of General Convention … [Read more...] about Translation ‘Fell Through a Crack’
Honduran Bishop Protests Translation Negligence
By Kirk Petersen Years of frustration from Spanish-speaking Episcopal leaders boiled over July 6 in the House of Bishops, as the Bishop of Honduras twice interrupted the scheduled order of business to express anger over the lack of Spanish translations in a committee hearing the previous day. The Rt. Rev. Lloyd Allen told the bishops that although the convention discussed … [Read more...] about Honduran Bishop Protests Translation Negligence
Spanish Youth Event Needs Funding
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald As the Episcopal Church looks to invigorate a new generation, hopes are rising for the prospect of staging a first-time regional event in Panama for Spanish-speaking youth. But funding could be an obstacle. General Convention’s Christian Formation and Discipleship Committee is weighing whether to attach a $150,000 funding requirement to Resolution … [Read more...] about Spanish Youth Event Needs Funding
Till Marriage Do Us Part?
The 79th General Convention will debate a proposal to introduce same-sex marriage into the Book of Common Prayer. Statements have been made for and against the resolution, and there are hints at potential separation. TLC conducted extensive interviews with prominent leaders on both sides of the issue, and gathered excerpts from written statements by a variety of … [Read more...] about Till Marriage Do Us Part?