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The Right Reverend William H. Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | New Jersey |
| Elected | May 4, 2013 |
| In office | 2013–2023 |
| Predecessor | George Councell |
| Successor | Sally French |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | April 27, 1991 |
| Consecration | November 2, 2013 by Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1957 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 4 |
William "Chip" Hallock Stokes (born February 18, 1957, in Manhasset, New York) is a retired American clergyman who served as the 12th Bishop of New Jersey, the 1079th individual consecrated to the episcopacy in succession in the Episcopal Church. He was succeeded as bishop by Sally French in 2023.
Biography
[edit]He was elected on May 4, 2013, and consecrated November 2, 2013 at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] Prior to consecraton, Bishop Stokes served as rector of St. Paul's Church, Delray Beach, Florida.[2] He is an alumnus of Xavier High School, Manhattan College and the General Theological Seminary. He currently lives in St. Augustine, Florida with his wife, Susan. They have four grown children, and three grandchildren.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "The Right Reverend William "Chip" Hallock Stokes". Archived from the original on 2015-08-13.
- ↑ "New Jersey diocese elects William 'Chip' Stokes as 12th bishop". 6 May 2013. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- ↑ "About Bishop Stokes".
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