Our Connection to the Worldwide Anglican Communion
Our Identity
We are a mission of the Episcopal Church of Puerto Rico. The Episcopal Church is part of the Christian Church and as such has had a continuous, uninterrupted existence since Christ founded His Church.
Worldwide Anglican Communion
It is part of the Worldwide Anglican Communion, which is one of the great branches of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. The Anglican Communion currently has more than 80 million members.
Reformed Heritage
It is also a reformed Church. This is because, during the 16th century, when the Church in England separated from the authority of the Bishop of Rome, several reforms were made, such as:
- Returning to Holy Scripture as the rule of faith
- Conducting worship services in the vernacular
- Abolishing mandatory celibacy
Episcopal Leadership
Since 2017, The Rt. Rev. Rafael L. Morales Maldonado has been our Diocesan Bishop and Provisional Bishop of the Virgin Islands.
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Visit the official website of the Episcopal Diocese of Puerto Rico for more information about our history, ministries, and activities.
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