Frank Griswold facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Frank Griswold |
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| 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church | |
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Griswold in 2007
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| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Elected | July 21, 1997 |
| In Office | 1998–2006 |
| Predecessor | Edmond L. Browning |
| Successor | Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 23, 1963 |
| Consecration | March 2, 1985 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1937 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2023 (aged 85) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Frank Tracy Griswold Jr, Luisa Johnson |
| Spouse | Phoebe Wetzel |
| Children | Eliza Griswold & Hannah McFarland |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago (1985–1987) Bishop of Chicago (1987–1998) |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
Frank Tracy Griswold III (born September 18, 1937 – died March 5, 2023) was an American religious leader. He was the 25th head of the Episcopal Church in the United States. This church is part of the larger Anglican Communion.
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Growing Up and Education
Frank Griswold was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He went to St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. He earned a degree in English literature from Harvard College in 1959.
He also studied at the General Theological Seminary. Later, he earned another degree in theology from Oriel College at Oxford University.
His Work as a Religious Leader
Griswold became a priest in 1963. He worked at three churches in Pennsylvania. From 1976, he served at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Philadelphia.
In 1987, he became the Bishop of Chicago. He held this important role until 1998. That year, he became the Presiding Bishop.
Important Roles and Dialogue
From 1998 to 2003, Griswold helped lead a group that talked about issues between the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches. He was also part of a committee for the 1998 Lambeth Conference. This is a meeting of bishops from the Anglican Communion.
He was very interested in interfaith dialogue. This means talking and understanding different religions. He served on the board of World Religious Leaders for the Elijah Interfaith Institute. This group brings together leaders from various faiths.
After Being Presiding Bishop
Griswold's time as Presiding Bishop ended on November 1, 2006. Katharine Jefferts Schori took over from him. She was the first woman to become a primate (a chief bishop) in the Anglican Communion.
After his term, Griswold continued to teach and give speeches. He also wrote books. He visited universities and seminaries in places like South Korea, Cuba, and Japan. He also taught at several schools in the United States.
Family Life and Passing
Frank Griswold and his wife, Phoebe Wetzel Griswold, lived in Philadelphia. They had two daughters, Eliza Griswold and Hannah McFarland. He was also a grandfather to three children.
Frank Griswold passed away in Philadelphia on March 5, 2023. He was 85 years old.
Awards and Recognitions
Griswold received special honorary degrees from many universities and seminaries. These included Harvard, Oxford, and Rikkyo University in Japan.
In 1997, Queen Elizabeth II made him an Associate Sub Prelate. This was for the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.
Bishops Who Consecrated Him
Frank Griswold was consecrated as a bishop by these leaders:
- John M. Allin, who was the 23rd Presiding Bishop
- Francis G. Burrill, the 8th Bishop of Chicago
- James W. Montgomery, the 9th Bishop of Chicago
Griswold was the 794th bishop to be consecrated in the Episcopal Church.
