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	The Constitution and Canons are the written rules governing diocesan policy, structure and procedure. They must be in conformance with the Constitution and Canons of the national church.

A constitution is fundamental legal document of an institution. It establishes the institution's existence, structure and rules for governance.

A canon is a specific ecclesiastical rule of law enacted by the Convention in conformance with the Constitution.

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Diocesan

Constitution and Canons 2007
As amended through October 26, 2007, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2008, to be held November 7-8, 2008.
Constitution and Canons Revisions - Diocesan Convention 2007
Constitution and Canons 2006B
As amended through October 21, 2006, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2007, to be held October 26-27, 2007, until the voting of amendments which will become effective immediately.
Constitution and Canons 2006A Final
As amended through January 28, 2006, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2006, Session 2, October 21, 2006. PDF format, 59 pages, 109KB.
Constitution and Canons 2006A Markup
Markup of C&C as amended through January 28, 2006, through January 28, 2006, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2006, Session 2, to be held October 21, 2006. PDF format, 60 pages, 128KB.

National

National Constitution and Canons

Archive

Constitution and Canons 2005B
As amended through October 29, 2005, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2006, Session 1, held January 21, 2006. PDF format, 56 pages, 104KB.
Constitution and Canons 2005B Markup
Markup of C&C as amended through October 29, 2005, showing amendments made at Diocesan Convention October 29, 2005, in effect for Diocesan Convention 2006, Session 1, held January 21, 2006. PDF format, 59 pages, 119KB.
Constitution and Canons 2005 Final
As amended through January 17, 2004, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2005. PDF format, 54 pages, 98KB.
Constitution and Canons 2005 Markup
Markup of C&C as amended through January 18, 2003, showing amendments made at Diocesan Convention January 17, 2004, changes to be in effect for Diocesan Convention 2005. PDF format, 54 pages, 99KB.
Constitution and Canons 2004 Markup
Markup of C&C as amended through January 19, 2002, showing amendments made at Diocesan Convention January 18, 2003, changes to be in effect for Diocesan Convention 2004. PDF format, 51 pages, 99KB.
Constitution and Canons 2003
As amended through January 19, 2002, and in effect for Diocesan Convention 2003. PDF format, 51 pages, 95KB.