William H. Stokes

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The Right Reverend

William H. Stokes
Church Episcopal Church
Diocese New Jersey
ElectedMay 4, 2013
In office2013–2023
Predecessor George Councell
SuccessorSally French
Orders
OrdinationApril 27, 1991
ConsecrationNovember 2, 2013
by  Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born (1957-02-18) February 18, 1957 (age 67)
Denomination Anglican
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.

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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 St. Augustine, Florida with his wife, Susan. They have four grown children, and three grandchildren. [3]

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References

  1. "The Right Reverend William "Chip" Hallock Stokes". Archived from the original on 2015-08-13.
  2. "New Jersey diocese elects William 'Chip' Stokes as 12th bishop". 6 May 2013.
  3. "About Bishop Stokes".