Allin Presiding Bishop

Allin Presiding Bishop

Allin attempted to take the approach of mediator on many issues. In a 1977 address to the Diocese of New Jersey, Allin stated, “I am not Pope; my job is to preside.” It was this perspective on his role as Presiding Bishop in church governance that informed his attempts to facilitate communication and foster reconciliation within the Church.

Personal Papers of The Most Reverend John Maury Allin

circa 1974-1985

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