James W. Montgomery

The Right Reverend
James W. Montgomery

Montgomery receiving Shimer College honorary degree, 1968.
Church The Episcopal Church
Orders
Consecration September 29, 1962
Personal details
Born (1921-05-29) May 29, 1921
Nationality United States

James Winchester Montgomery (born May 29, 1921) was the ninth bishop of Chicago in The Episcopal Church.[1] He was consecrated on September 29, 1962. He served as bishop from 1962 to his retirement on October 1, 1987.[2]

During the period of the affiliation of Shimer College with the Episcopal Church, Montgomery served as a trustee of the college.[3]

References

  1. Montana, Constanza (September 30, 1987). "Episcopalians Honor Their Longtime Leader". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  2. Buursma, Bruce (March 22, 1986). "Episcopal Bishop Montgomery Sets Retirement". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  3. "Bishop Honored". Shimer College Bulletin. Spring 1968. p. 1.

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