![Black and white photograph of The 50th Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. May 1889.](https://spirit.diowestmo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/50th-Convention-1889-3-1024x576.jpg)
In May 1889, the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri approved a resolution to divide itself, which was ratified after extended debate by the 36th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on October 15 of that year.
In May 1889, the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri approved a resolution to divide itself, which was ratified after extended debate by the 36th General Convention of The Episcopal Church on October 15 of that year.