William H. Stokes
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.
The Right Reverend William H. Stokes | |
|---|---|
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | New Jersey |
| Elected | May 4, 2013 |
| In office | 2013–2013 |
| 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 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | 4 |
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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