Craig Anderson (bishop)

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Craig Anderson
Bishop of South Dakota
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese South Dakota
ElectedMarch 1984
In office1984–1992
Predecessor Walter H. Jones
Successor Creighton Robertson
Orders
Ordination1975
ConsecrationJuly 27, 1984
by  John Allin
Personal details
Born (1942-02-12) February 12, 1942 (age 82)
Glendale, California, U.S.
Denomination Anglican
SpouseLizbeth Johnston
Children3
Alma mater Valparaiso University
University of the South

Craig Barry Anderson (born February 12, 1942) is an American retired bishop of the Episcopal Church who served as the Bishop of South Dakota from 1984 to 1992.

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Early life and career

Anderson was born in Glendale, California, on February 12, 1942. He studied at Valparaiso University, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963. [1] He then joined the United States Army. He graduated from the University of the South in theology in 1974. He also graduated with a Master of Arts in 1981, and a Doctor of Philosophy in 1985 from Valparaiso University. [2]

Ordained ministry

Anderson was ordained deacon in 1974 and priest in 1975. He then became an army chaplain in 1976, and taught at the University of the South. He also held the C. K. Benedict Chair of Theology from 1978 to 1984. He was also head of the admissions committee and chaired the senior program. Subsequently, he served as priest-in-charge at Christ Church in Alto, Tennessee. [3]

Bishop

Anderson was elected Bishop of South Dakota in March 1984, and was consecrated on July 27, 1984, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rapid City, South Dakota, by Bishop John Allin. [4] He remained in South Dakota until his resignation in 1992, to become the eleventh president, dean and Professor of Theology at the General Theological Seminary in New York City. [5] In 1998, he resigned his position at the seminary to become the eleventh headmaster of St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. Subsequently, he served as interim bishop in the Diocese of Vermont. [6] In 2005, Anderson retired from St Paul's, two years ahead of schedule, over his compensation, handling of the school's money and other matters. This came about when the school came under investigation by tax authorities after falling short of its fund-raising goals. [7] He then became the assistant bishop in the Diocese of Idaho and interim rector of St Thomas' Church in Sun Valley, Idaho. In 2007, he became rector of Emmanuel Church on Orcas Island, and served as assistant bishop in the Diocese of Olympia, until 2014. He then moved with his family to Taos, New Mexico.

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References

  1. ↑ "ANDERSON, CRAIG BARRY". Who's Who in the Midwest: 13. 1990.
  2. ↑ "Craig B. Anderson", ocsalumni. Retrieved on March 22, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Bishop Craig Anderson, Ph. D.", bishopcraiganderson. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Craig Anderson". This Sacred History: Anglican Reflections for John Booty: 267. 1990. ISBN   9781561010035.
  5. ↑ "Bishop Anderson Installed as School's Dean". The Living Church . 207: 6. October 17, 1993.
  6. ↑ "General Seminary Dean Leaving to Head New Hampshire School", Episcopal News Service, February 13, 1997. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  7. ↑ Strom, S. "Boarding School's Rector, Under Fire, Will Step Down", New York Times , May 28, 2005. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
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