John Shelby Spong

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John Shelby Spong

John Shelby Spong Born: 16-Jun-1931
Birthplace: Charlotte, NC

Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Religion

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Retired bishop of Newark, NJ

Wife: Christine Mary Spong (five children)

University: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1952)
University: MDiv, Episcopal Theological Seminary, Alexandria, VA (1955)

Compassion in Dying Federation Advisory Board
Phi Beta Kappa Society

Official Website:
http://www.dioceseofnewark.org/jsspong/

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