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A Parish in the Diocese of Rhode Island is governed by the Canons of the Episcopal Church, the Rhode Island Non-Profit Corporation Act, and the Canons of the Diocese of Rhode Island. By-Laws provide for the regulation and management of a parish within the construct of the canons and the Rhode Island statutes.

The Bishop is Rector of the eleven (11) designated Missions of the diocese which are governed by Canon 9 of the Diocesan Canons.

Sample Parish By-Laws in .pdf format.

To obtain the bylaws as a text or Word document please contact the diocesan office.
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