An English translation of the canons and constitution of the Anglican Church of the Southern Cone has recently been completed. Translating the 20-page document from Spanish to English was accomplished by staff members from the dioceses of Fort Worth and San Joaquin.
 
The Diocese of Fort Worth has published the translation on its website. Bishop Jack Leo Iker of Fort Worth and the standing committee recently prepared a second report concerning the possibility of aligning with the Province of the Southern Cone. This comparative report reflects on key points of difference between the constitution and canons of The Episcopal Church and those of the Southern Cone. The report concluded that affiliation with the Southern Cone would provide Fort Worth with “greater self-determination” than it currently has under The Episcopal Church.
 
“One fundamental principle underlying the constitution and canons of the [Province of the Southern Cone] is that ‘the dioceses are at liberty to provide necessary selection and training of clergy, liturgical use, finances and possessions, and other affairs related to the local situation, provided they are not in conflict with other Anglican norms and this constitution’,” the report stated.
 
In December, San Joaquin approved the second and final reading of changes to its constitution, breaking its ties with The Episcopal Church and affiliating with the Southern Cone. Delegates to Fort Worth’s  convention approved the first reading of similar changes to its constitution and canons the month before San Joaquin.
 
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