John Shelby Spong
American bishop
John Shelby "Jack" Spong (June 16, 1931 – September 12, 2021) was an American bishop of the Episcopal Church. From 1979 to 2000 he was Bishop of Newark, New Jersey. He was a liberal Christian theologian, religion commentator and author.[1]
The Right Reverend John Shelby Spong D.D., L.H.D. | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Newark | |
 Spong in 2006 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Province | Province 2 |
| Diocese | Newark |
| In office | 1979–2000 |
| Predecessor | George Rath |
| Successor | John P. Croneberger |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 1955 by Edwin A. Penick |
| Consecration | June 12, 1976 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1931 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Died | September 12, 2021 (aged 90) Richmond, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | John Shelby Spong & Doolie Boyce Griffith |
| Spouse | Joan Lydia Ketner (m. 1952, d. 1988) Christine Mary Bridger (m. 1990) |
| Children | 5 |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of Newark (1976-1979) |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina Virginia Theological Seminary |
| Website | johnshelbyspong |
In September 2016, Spong suffered a stroke.[2] He died on September 12, 2021 at his home in Richmond, Virginia at the age of 90.[3]
References change
- ↑ Interview. ABC Radio Australia, June 17, 2001
- ↑ "Former Newark Episcopal bishop Spong suffers stroke". NJ.com.
- ↑ John Shelby Spong, liberal Episcopal bishop, dies at age 90
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