Sally French (born 1970) is the 13th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey.[1] French has served in this role since 2023. She was consecrated on June 24, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral (Trenton, New Jersey).
Early life and education
French grew up in Toronto in a secular family.[1] She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Divinity from Trinity College, Toronto.[1][2] She also earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Virginia Theological Seminary.[1][3]
Ministry
French, who began her ministry career as a priest in the Anglican Church of Canada before becoming an Episcopal priest, worked as a parish priest for twenty years.[3][4] She also supervised the revision of the Episcopal Church’s Journey to Adulthood (J2A) youth formation curriculum.[4] French served as President of the Standing Committee in the Diocese of North Carolina.[3] She also served in that diocese as Canon for Regional Ministry and Collaborative Innovation, beginning in 2020.[5][6]
Personal life
French is married to the Rev. Clarke French, a parish priest canonically resident in the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Together, they have two children.[3]
See also
- List of Episcopal bishops of the United States
- List of bishops of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America
References
- ^ Yellin, Deena (Feb 17, 2023). "NJ Episcopal Diocese names first female bishop". The Central New Jersey Home News. p. A5. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Episcopal bishop to visit Holy Trinity Church". The Coast Star. August 29, 2024. p. 023. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "About Bishop French". Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey. May 2024. Archived 2024-05-12 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ Petersen, Kirk (February 6, 2023). "Diocese of New Jersey Elects a Canadian 'Rebel'". The Living Church Foundation. Archived August 16, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "N.J. Episcopal Diocese elects first woman bishop". Hunterdon County Democrat. Feb 2, 2023. p. A3. Archived 22 February 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "The Rev. Canon Dr. Sally French Elected 13th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey". Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina. Archived 2024-05-21 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-05-21.