Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
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| Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta | |
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| Province | Province IV |
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| Bishop | J. Neil Alexander |
| Cathedral | Episcopal Cathedral of Saint Philip, Atlanta |
| Subdivisions | — |
| Congregations | 93 |
| Membership | 55,000 |
| Website | Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta website |
The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, with jurisdiction over middle and north Georgia. It is in Province IV of the Episcopal Church and its cathedral, the Cathedral of St. Philip, is in Atlanta, as are the diocesan offices.[1]
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[edit] History
The Anglican presence in Georgia was established on February 12, 1733, with Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia. By 1841, the Diocese of Georgia had been established. In 1907 the diocesan convention unanimously voted to divide the diocese, forming the Diocese of Atlanta. In December 1907, the Diocese of Atlanta held its first convention at Christ Church, Macon.
In 2007, the diocese celebrated its centennial, and published a history of the diocese: The Diocese of Atlanta: Centennial Celebration 1907 - 2007 which is available from the Cathedral of St. Philip Book Store, Atlanta, Georgia.
[edit] Bishops
The current bishop is John Neil Alexander, who was installed in 2001. On January 25, 2006, he was nominated for election as Presiding Bishop, but he was defeated at the 2006 General Convention by Katharine Jefferts Schori.
These are the bishops who have served the Diocese of Atlanta:
- Cleland K. Nelson (1907 - 1917)
- Henry J. Mikell (1917 - 1942)
- John M. Walker (1942 - 1951)
- John B. Walthour (1952 - 1952)
- Randolph R. Claiborne, Jr. (1953 - 1972)
* Milton L. Wood, Bishop Suffragan (1967 - 1974) - Bennett J. Sims (1972 - 1983)
* C. Judson Child, Jr., Bishop Suffragan (1978 - 1983) - C. Judson Child, Jr. (1983 - 1988)
* Frank K. Allan, Bishop Coadjutor (February 7, 1987 - January 1, 1989) - Frank K. Allan (January 1, 1989 - 2000)
- J. Neil Alexander (July 7, 2001 - Present)
[edit] Parishes
The Diocese of Atlanta has 93 parishes and more than 55,000 parishioners.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Episcopal Church Annual, 2006, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Morehouse Publishing, p. 134-135
[edit] External links
- Centennial Celebration - official site
- Cathedral of St. Philip
- Official Web site of the Episcopal Church
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