Mark Sisk
American Episcopal Bishop
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Mark Sean Sisk (born in Takoma Park, Maryland, August 18, 1942)[1] was the 15th Episcopal Bishop of New York. He retired on February 2, 2013, when he was succeeded by Andrew M.L. Dietsche.
Mark Sisk | |
|---|---|
| 15th Bishop of New York | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | New York |
| Elected | 1997 |
| In office | 2001–2013 |
| Predecessor | Richard F. Grein |
| Successor | Andrew M. L. Dietsche |
| Previous post | Coadjutor Bishop of New York (1998-2001) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1967 |
| Consecration | April 25, 1998 by Frank Griswold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1942 |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Robert James Sisk, Alma Irene Davis |
| Spouse | Karen Womack Calvert (m. Aug. 31, 1963) |
| Children | 3 |
Early education, career, and marriage
Sisk received his B.S. in Economics from The University of Maryland in 1964.[2] He had a call to ministry, and went to The General Theological Seminary in New York City, where he earned his M.Div. in 1967.[2] He later received honorary doctorates from General Theological Seminary, Honorary Doctor of Divinity, in 1984, and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, in 1998.[2]
He is married to Karen Womack Calvert.[2] They have three children and three grandchildren.[2]
Sisk was a curate for three years at Christ Episcopal Church, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and then an associate priest at Christ Episcopal Church in Bronxville, New York between 1970 and 1973.[2] He was then rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Kingston, New York from 1973-1977.[2] From 1977 through 1984, he was the Archdeacon of three suburban counties,[3] under the 13th Bishop of New York, Paul Moore.[2] As part of his duties, he started a Japanese congregation, now in Scarsdale, and a Latino congregation in Yonkers.[2]
From 1984 to 1998, Sisk was President and Dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.[2][4]
Bishop of New York
Sisk was elected and consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of New York in 1998.[2][4] He was installed as the Bishop of New York at a ceremony on September 29, 2001, at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.[2]
Sisk is actively involved in preaching to churches in his diocese,[5][6][7][8] as well as the cathedral.[9] He raises millions of dollars for Episcopal charities.[10][11] Sisk is also involved in ecumenism with the Roman Catholic Church.[4]
Criticism
Public comments
As a leader in the church, Sisk is often asked to comment on public issues. He has a regular column in Newsweek and the Washington Post.[15] The New York Times often interviews him on social and religious topics.[16] He takes stances on a variety of issues.[17][18] He has written many letters that have been collected by the Anglican Communion.[19]
