Herbert Thompson Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Herbert Thompson Jr. |
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| Bishop of Southern Ohio | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Southern Ohio |
| Elected | 1988 |
| In Office | 1992–2005 |
| Predecessor | William Grant Black |
| Successor | Thomas E. Breidenthal |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1965 |
| Consecration | September 24, 1988 by Edmond L. Browning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1933 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | August 16, 2006 (aged 72) Italy |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Russelle Cross
(m. 1968; died 2002) |
| Children | 3 |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Southern Ohio (1988-1992) |
| Education | General Theological Seminary |
| Alma mater | Lincoln University |
Herbert Thompson Jr. (born December 11, 1933 – died August 16, 2006) was an important American religious leader. He served as a bishop in the Episcopal Church. From 1992 to 2005, he was the eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
Early Life and Schooling
Herbert Thompson Jr. was born in 1933 in The Bronx, a part of New York City. He grew up in other famous New York neighborhoods like Harlem and Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Before starting his religious career, he served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. After his military service, he went to Lincoln University. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts, in 1962.
He then continued his studies at the General Theological Seminary. In 1965, he received a Master of Divinity degree. Later, in 1992, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary. He also received several special honorary degrees from different colleges and seminaries.
Becoming a Priest
Herbert Thompson Jr. became a deacon and then a priest in 1965. This was for the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. His first church role was as a vicar at St Gabriel's Church in Brooklyn. He worked there until 1971.
After that, he became the rector (the main priest) of Christ Church in Bellport, New York. In 1977, he moved to Grace Church in Jamaica, Queens, where he served until 1988.
During his time as a priest, he also took on many other important roles. He helped lead meetings for the Diocese of Long Island. He was also a Canon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. He also worked as an executive director for Interfaith Services in Brooklyn. This meant he helped different religious groups work together.
Serving as Bishop
In 1988, Herbert Thompson Jr. was chosen to be the Coadjutor Bishop of Southern Ohio. This means he was elected to help the current bishop and then take over the role later. He officially became a bishop on September 24, 1988. The main bishop who consecrated him was Edmond L. Browning.
In 1992, he became the main diocesan bishop for Southern Ohio. He served in this important leadership role until he retired in 2005. Bishop Thompson passed away on August 16, 2006, while he was on vacation in Italy.
