James M. Stanton

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James M. Stanton
Bishop of Dallas
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese Dallas
Elected1992
In office1993–2014
Predecessor Donis Patterson
Successor George R. Sumner
Orders
OrdinationOctober 1977
by  Victor Rivera
ConsecrationMarch 6, 1993
by  John Allin
Personal details
Born (1946-10-29) October 29, 1946 (age 77)
Atchison, Kansas, United States
Denomination Anglican
Spouse
Diane Louise Hanson
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(m. 1968;died 2021)​
[1]
Children2

James Monte Stanton (born October 29, 1946) was sixth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas, serving from 1993 to 2014.

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Early life and education

Stanton was born on October 29, 1946, in Atchison, Kansas. He was initially raised near St. Joseph, Missouri but in 1952 his family, including his sister Jerrie Stanton moved to southern California where he grew up and was educated. He studied at Chapman University and then sought ordination in the Disciples of Christ. Consequently he attended Lexington Theological Seminary to pursue theological studies. He transferred to Claremont School of Theology, where he graduated with a Doctor of Ministry in 1975. He also joined the Episcopal Church in 1975 and furthered his studies in the Episcopal ministry at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific between 1976 and 1977. [2]

Ordained ministry

Stanton was ordained deacon by the Bishop of Los Angeles Robert C. Rusack in June 1977, and then priest in October 1977 by the Bishop of San Joaquin Victor Rivera. He served as curate at the Church of St Martin-in-Fields in Los Angeles between 1976 and 1977 and then as vicar of St Stephen's Mission in Stockton, California, between 1977 and 1981. In 1982, he became rector of St Luke's Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he remained until 1987. He returned to California in 1987 to serve as the rector of St Mark's Church in Glendale, California. [3]

Bishop

Towards the end of 1992, Stanton was elected the 6th Bishop of Dallas, and was consecrated bishop on March 6, 1993, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center by Presiding Bishop John Allin. During his episcopacy, he managed the diocese through the changes undertaken within the Episcopal Church and successfully maintained unity within the diocese. He retired on May 31, 2014. He married Diane Louise Hanson in December 1968 and together had two children. [4] [5]

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References

  1. ↑ , Dallas Morning News, July 6, 2021. Retrieved on November 25, 2021.
  2. ↑ "JAMES MONTE STANTON (879)". The Episcopal Church Annual: 348. 1994.
  3. ↑ "Dallas Bishop Consecrated". The Living Church . 206: 6. March 28, 1993.
  4. ↑ "Dallas Bishop James Stanton: A legacy of strength and inspiration", Episcopal News Service, May 28, 2014. Retrieved on September 28, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Dallas Bishop James Stanton announces he will retire in May 2014", Episcopal News Service, May 15, 2013. Retrieved on September 28, 2021.


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