Charles Jenkins (bishop)

Charles Edward Jenkins III (July 27, 1951 – April 9, 2021) was the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana.

The Right Reverend

Charles Edward Jenkins
Bishop of Louisiana
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseLouisiana
ElectedSeptember 13, 1997
In office1998–2009
PredecessorJames Brown
SuccessorMorris King Thompson
Orders
Ordination1977
by James Brown
ConsecrationJanuary 31, 1998
by Frank Griswold
Personal details
Born(1951-07-27)July 27, 1951
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
DiedApril 9, 2021(2021-04-09) (aged 69)
St. Francisville, Louisiana, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
SpouseLouise Hazel Jenkins
Children2
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of Louisiana (1998)
Alma materLouisiana State University
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