James W. Montgomery
American bishop (1921–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Winchester Montgomery (May 29, 1921 – October 23, 2019) was an American bishop of the Episcopal Church in Chicago from 1971 to 1987.[1]
Quick Facts The Right ReverendJames W. Montgomery S.T.D., Church ...
The Right Reverend James W. Montgomery S.T.D. | |
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Bishop of Chicago | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Chicago |
In office | 1971–1987 |
Predecessor | Frank Burrill |
Successor | Frank Griswold |
Orders | |
Ordination | December 1949 by Wallace E. Conkling |
Consecration | September 29, 1962 by Arthur C. Lichtenberger |
Personal details | |
Born | James Winchester Montgomery (1921-05-29)May 29, 1921 |
Died | October 23, 2019(2019-10-23) (aged 98) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | James Edward Montgomery & Evelyn Lee Winchester |
Previous post(s) | Suffragan Bishop of Chicago (1962–1965) Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago (1965–1971) |
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He served in the US Navy during World War II, before entering Seminary and serving the church in the Chicago area from 1949 to his retirement in 1987.