William H. Stokes

William "Chip" Hallock Stokes (born February 18, 1957 in Manhasset, New York) is the 12th and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and 1079th in succession in the Episcopal Church, succeeding Bishop George Councell.

The Right Reverend

William H. Stokes

D.D.
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNew Jersey
ElectedMay 4, 2013
In office2013-present
PredecessorGeorge Councell
Orders
OrdinationApril 27, 1991
ConsecrationNovember 2, 2013
by Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born (1957-02-18) February 18, 1957
Manhasset, New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
SpouseSusan
Children4

Biography

He was elected on May 4, 2013 and consecrated November 2, 2013 at Trinity Cathedral in Trenton, New Jersey.[1] Prior to being raised to the episcopate, 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 Trenton with his wife, Susan.[3] They have four grown children, and three grandchildren.[4]

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