Agreement between the Holy See and the Government of the Canton of Thurgau concerning the accession of the State of Thurgau to the Diocese of Basel
Statutory Text (4 Articles)
1. The Catholic population of high standing in Thurgau, separated from the Diocese of Constance, is permanently incorporated into the reestablished Diocese of Basel.
1. The election of the non-resident canon to be appointed to the cathedral chapter is conducted in the manner established in Article 12 of the referenced agreement dated March 26, 1828, for the high estate of Bern. Furthermore, everything that has been granted to this latter canton in relation to this election shall be applicable to and confirmed for the canton of Thurgau.
1. The Canton of Thurgau shares equally in all rights and benefits which, generally and collectively, accrue to the contracting Cantons of Lucerne, Solothurn, Bern, and Zug. Similarly, it is equally obliged to fulfill all the burdens and obligations that are imposed on the aforementioned Cantons under the stated agreement.
1. The ratifications of the present agreement, which shall be drawn up in duplicate and sealed, shall be exchanged as soon as possible.