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Terry A. White

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The Right Reverend

Terry Allen White
Bishop of Kentucky
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseKentucky
ElectedJune 5, 2010
In office2010–present
PredecessorEdwin F. Gulick
Orders
Ordination1986
ConsecrationSeptember 25, 2010
by Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born1959
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
SpouseLinda Sue White
Children2
Alma materIowa Wesleyan College

Terry Allen White (born 1959) is an American prelate who is the eighth and current Bishop of Kentucky.

Early life and education

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White was born in 1959, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. He studied at the Iowa Wesleyan College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in religion and philosophy in 1982. He then earned a Master of Divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in 1985.[1] He was awarded a Doctor of Divinity from Seabury in 2011.[2]

Ordained ministry

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White was ordained a deacon in 1985 and priest in 1986. Between 1985 and 1987, he served as curate at Christ Church in Winnetka, Illinois, before becoming rector of St Boniface's Church in Chilton, Wisconsin in 1987. In 1991, he became vicar of St Paul's Church in Plymouth, Illinois and in 1995 became rector of Trinity Church, Highland Park, Illinois. In 2004, he was appointed as Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri.[3]

Bishop

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On June 5, 2010, White was elected on the second ballot as Bishop of Kentucky during a special electing convention held at Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky.[4] His election was confirmed with the required consents from the House of Bishops on September 16, 2010, and was consecrated on September 25, 2010, in the Galt House, by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cherry, M. J & Mysinger, K. "The Rev. Terry Allen White elected next bishop", Diocese of Kentucky, 5 June 2010. Retrieved on 26 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Seabury-Western to award two honorary degrees", Episcopal News Service, 11 May 2011. Retrieved on 26 May 2020.
  3. ^ "The Rt. Rev. Terry Allen White", Diocese of Kentucky. Retrieved on 26 May 2020.
  4. ^ McCaughan, P. "Kentucky diocese elects Terry Allen White as bishop", Episcopal News Service, 5 June 2010. Retrieved on 26 May 2020.
  5. ^ "KENTUCKY: Bishop-elect Terry Allen White completes consent process", Episcopal News Service, 15 September 2010. Retrieved on 26 May 2020.
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Episcopal Church (USA) titles
Preceded by 8th Bishop of Kentucky
2010–present
Incumbent