Prince G. Singh
Prince Grenville Singh (born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India[1]) is the eighth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester.[2]
The Right Reverend Prince G. Singh D.D. | |
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Bishop of Rochester | |
Church | Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Rochester |
Elected | February 2, 2008 |
In office | 2008-present |
Predecessor | Jack Marston McKelvey |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1990 |
Consecration | May 31, 2008 by Katharine Jefferts Schori |
Personal details | |
Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Denomination | Anglican |
Spouse | Roja Singh |
Children | 2 |
Biography
Singh studied at the Madras Christian College in Tambaram and the Union Biblical Seminary in Pune, India. In 1990 he was ordained priest of the Church of South India. Before going to the United States he served congregations in India. Between 1997 and 2000 he was associate rector at St Peter's Church in Morristown, New Jersey. In 2000 he became rector of St Alban's Church in Oakland, New Jersey. He was elected Bishop of Rochester in February 2008 and consecrated on May 31, 2008 by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori.
See also
References
- "About the Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh". Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Retrieved 11 January 2019.)
- "Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh, justice center official honored for aid to farmworkers". Democrat and Chronicle. October 26, 2017. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
External links
- "About the Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh". Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. Retrieved 11 January 2019.
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