Robert John O'Neill (bishop)
Robert John O'Neill is an American prelate of the Episcopal Church, who served as the tenth Bishop of Colorado between 2004 and 2019.
The Right Reverend Robert John O'Neill | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Colorado | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Colorado |
| Elected | June 21, 2003 |
| In office | 2004-2019 |
| Predecessor | Jerry Winterrowd |
| Successor | Kimberly Lucas |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1982 |
| Consecration | October 4, 2003 by James L. Jelinek |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ginger |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Colorado (2003-2004) |
Biography
O'Neill was ordained priest in 1982. [1] Prior to his election as Coadjutor Bishop of Colorado on June 21, 2003, O'Neill served as rector of Epiphany Church in Winchester, Massachusetts. He was consecrated bishop on October 4, 2003 by the Bishop of Minnesota James L. Jelinek, in the Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.[2] He succeeded as diocesan bishop in 2004, and retired in 2019.[3]
References
- "A Brief History of The Episcopal Church in Colorado", Diocese of Colorado. Retrieved on 26 January 2021.
- "Colorado Consecrated its Bishop Coadjutor". The Living Church. 227: 16. 26 October 2003.
- "Colo. Bishop to Retire in 2019", The Living Church, 29 November 2017. Retrieved on 26 January 2021.
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