The Right Reverend

William H. Stokes
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNew Jersey
ElectedMay 4, 2013
In office2013–2013
PredecessorGeorge Councell
SuccessorSally French
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

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

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]

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/Diocese/bishop/index.html
  2. ↑ "New Jersey diocese elects William 'Chip' Stokes as 12th bishop". 6 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "With home in Trenton, new Episcopal bishop-elect ready to lead". 10 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "About Bishop Stokes".


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