George Councell
George Edward Councell (October 4, 1949 – May 21, 2018) was the 11th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and the 990th in succession in the Episcopal Church.
The Right Reverend George Edward Councell M.Div. | |
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| Bishop of New Jersey | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | New Jersey |
| Elected | May 3, 2003 |
| In office | 2003–2013 |
| Predecessor | Joe Morris Doss |
| Successor | William H. Stokes |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1975 by Robert C. Rusack |
| Consecration | October 18, 2003 by Frank Griswold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1949 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Died | May 21, 2018 (aged 68) Hamilton, New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ruth May Tietjen |
| Children | 2 |
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