Episcopal Church, Diocese of Michigan records, 1830-1993.

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Episcopal Church, Diocese of Michigan records, 1830-1993.

Correspondence, deeds, committee reports, church histories, minutes of the executive council, records of ordinations, dismissals and confirmations, treasurer's reports, and minutes of trustees.

18.5 linear ft., 5 v. [outsize], and 1 outsize folder.Photographs .4 linear ft. and 1 outsize folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7362269

Bentley Historical Library

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Episcopal Church. Diocese of Michigan

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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan was organized in 1832 by Episcopal parishes in the then territory of Michigan (which included present-day Wisconsin). From its beginning St. Paul's Church in Detroit served as the see of the diocese, and the early bishops served as rector of St. Paul's. When Michigan became a state the boundaries of the diocese were fixed as the boundaries of the state. As the church grew the bishops found it difficult to administer such a large area, and the parish...