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Geralyn Wolf

b. 1947

Episcopal bishop of Rhode Island

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About Geralyn Wolf

Born 1947. Geralyn Wolf is an American anglican priest.

Early life and education Wolf born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised Jewish before becoming a Christian around 1971. She graduated from West Chester University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in education from Trenton State College, which she received in 1971. At Episcopal Divinity School in 1977 she earned a Master of Divinity degree.

Career Wolf was ordained to the diaconate in 1977, and the priesthood in 1978, in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania.

Wolf serves on several national committees and is the liturgist for the House of Bishops. She is an associate of the Society of St. Margaret, a companion of the Oratory of the Good Shepherd, an ecumenical oblate of Mount Saviour Monastery in Elmira, New York, and has visited and worked with the Taizé community in France. She is the author of several published anthems and articles and creates whimsical figures that are made out of wood.

Wolf falls on the mainstream to progressive side of Episcopal Church politics and in 2003 supported the consecration of gay bishop Gene Robinson. However, she defrocked the Episcopal priest Ann Holmes Redding on account of Redding's choice to embrace the Islamic faith while claiming to remain Christian. In addition, Wolf opposes same-sex marriage and has proposed eliminating the word "marriage" from civil law and replacing it with "civil unions."

Personal life In 2007 Wolf married Thomas Charles Bair Jr.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania, The College of New Jersey, West Chester University
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Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Geralyn Wolf?

Episcopal bishop of Rhode Island

When was Geralyn Wolf born?

Geralyn Wolf was born on 30 April 1947 in West Chester.

What is Geralyn Wolf's occupation?

Geralyn Wolf is an anglican priest.

What nationality is Geralyn Wolf?

Geralyn Wolf is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Geralyn Wolf

· Wikidata: Q1510087

· DBpedia: Geralyn Wolf

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