Russell Edward Jacobus
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Russell Edward Jacobus is the seventh Bishop
of the Diocese of Fond du Lac
in The Episcopal Church. Jacobus was consecrated as bishop on 24 May 1994. Prior to becoming bishop, he served as Rector of St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Waukesha, Wisconsin
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on 27 September 1944, the youngest of three sons of Lester and Sarah Jacobus. He received his Bachelor of Arts
from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1967 and his Master of Divinity
from Nashotah House
Seminary in 1970. Jacobus was ordained Deacon
in February 1970 and to the Priest
hood in August 1970 by Bishop Donald Hathaway Valentine Hallock
, VIII Bishop of Milwaukee
. Jacobus married Jerrie Ellen Evrard on 25 May 1968; they are the parents of three adult children: Penny, Elizabeth, and David.
at Trinity Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
until being called to be Vicar
of Grace-Holy Innocents Parish in Hartland, Wisconsin
in 1974. One year later, Grace-Holy Innocents became a Parish (changing its name to St. Anskar's), and Jacobus was called as their first Rector
, In 1980, he was called by St. Matthias Church, Waukesha, Wisconsin
, to be their Rector. He served in this capacity until being elected Bishop.
During his years of ministry, Jacobus has served as member or chair of many Committees and Commissions, both ecclesiastical and secular. These include Standing Committees, Commissions on Ministry, Departments of Congregational Development, as well as the City of Waukesha Equal Opportunity Commission, the Board of the UP Connection, and the Board of the Visiting Nurses Association. He has always been involved in and supportive of Ecumenical ventures, serving on the Anglican/Roman Catholic Dialogue Committee, and assisting the Churches of Greater Waukesha to develop programs of outreach to the needy. In addition, Jacobus was involved in spiritual renewal movements, serving as Spiritual Director for the Cursillo
Movement in the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
. He was a clergy Deputy to General Convention
from the Diocese of Milwaukee for four consecutive Conventions beginning in 1982.
, Appleton, Wisconsin
. The Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning
was the Chief Consecrator. The co-consecrators were the Rt. Rev. William Stevens, VI Bishop of Fond du Lac, the Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, X Bishop of Milwaukee
, the Rt. Rev. William Wantland, IV Bishop of Eau Claire
, the Rt. Rev. William Hampton Brady
, V Bishop of Fond du Lac, the Rt. Rev. Charles Thomas Gaskell
, IX Bishop of Milwaukee
, and the Rt. Rev. Stanley Atkins, III Bishop of Eau Claire
. The Rt. Rev. William Wiedrich, Suffragan Bishop of Chicago
, was the preacher.
Diocesan bishop
A diocesan bishop — in general — is a bishop in charge of a diocese. These are to be distinguished from suffragan bishops, assistant bishops, coadjutor bishops, auxiliary bishops, metropolitans, and primates....
of the Diocese of Fond du Lac
Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac
The Diocese of Fond du Lac is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, encompassing the northeastern third of Wisconsin. The diocese contains more than 6,000 baptized members worshipping in 36 locations. It is part of Province 5 . Diocesan offices are in Appleton, Wisconsin...
in The Episcopal Church. Jacobus was consecrated as bishop on 24 May 1994. Prior to becoming bishop, he served as Rector of St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
.
Background
Jacobus was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
on 27 September 1944, the youngest of three sons of Lester and Sarah Jacobus. He received his Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1967 and his Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
from Nashotah House
Nashotah House
Nashotah House is an Anglo-Catholic seminary of the Episcopal Church located in Nashotah, Wisconsin, approximately 30 miles from Milwaukee, in the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. The seminary opened its doors in 1842 and received its official charter in 1847...
Seminary in 1970. Jacobus was ordained Deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
in February 1970 and to the Priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
hood in August 1970 by Bishop Donald Hathaway Valentine Hallock
Donald Hathaway Valentine Hallock
The Right Reverend Donald Hathaway Valentine Hallock was the eighth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. He was born in Menominee, Michigan and educated at the University of Wyoming and Nashotah House Theological Seminary....
, VIII Bishop of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the southern area of Wisconsin. It is in Province V . The Rt. Reverend Steven Miller is the bishop.-Cathedral:...
. Jacobus married Jerrie Ellen Evrard on 25 May 1968; they are the parents of three adult children: Penny, Elizabeth, and David.
Priesthood
Jacobus was the CurateCurate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at Trinity Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States, and was incorporated on May 27, 1897. As of the 2006 census estimate, the city's population was 44,798. Wauwatosa is located immediately west of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area...
until being called to be Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
of Grace-Holy Innocents Parish in Hartland, Wisconsin
Hartland, Wisconsin
Hartland is a village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, along the Bark River, and is a suburb of Milwaukee. The population was estimated at 8,689 in 2006.-Geography:Hartland is located at...
in 1974. One year later, Grace-Holy Innocents became a Parish (changing its name to St. Anskar's), and Jacobus was called as their first Rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
, In 1980, he was called by St. Matthias Church, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the Upper Midwest region of the United States. The population was 70,718 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in the county and 7th largest in the state. The city is located adjacent to the Town of Waukesha...
, to be their Rector. He served in this capacity until being elected Bishop.
During his years of ministry, Jacobus has served as member or chair of many Committees and Commissions, both ecclesiastical and secular. These include Standing Committees, Commissions on Ministry, Departments of Congregational Development, as well as the City of Waukesha Equal Opportunity Commission, the Board of the UP Connection, and the Board of the Visiting Nurses Association. He has always been involved in and supportive of Ecumenical ventures, serving on the Anglican/Roman Catholic Dialogue Committee, and assisting the Churches of Greater Waukesha to develop programs of outreach to the needy. In addition, Jacobus was involved in spiritual renewal movements, serving as Spiritual Director for the Cursillo
Cursillo
Cursillos in Christianity is a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church...
Movement in the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the southern area of Wisconsin. It is in Province V . The Rt. Reverend Steven Miller is the bishop.-Cathedral:...
. He was a clergy Deputy to General Convention
General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America
The General Convention is the primary governing and legislative body of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. With the exception of the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Constitution and Canons, it is the ultimate authority in the Episcopal Church. General Convention...
from the Diocese of Milwaukee for four consecutive Conventions beginning in 1982.
Election as bishop
Jacobus was consecrated as bishop on 24 May 1994 in the Memorial Chapel at Lawrence UniversityLawrence University
Lawrence University is a selective, private liberal arts college with a nationally recognized conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence University is known for its rigorous academic environment. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849...
, Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census...
. The Most Rev. Edmond L. Browning
Edmond Browning
Edmond Lee Browning is an American bishop. He was the 24th Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.-Education, ordination, early ministry:...
was the Chief Consecrator. The co-consecrators were the Rt. Rev. William Stevens, VI Bishop of Fond du Lac, the Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, X Bishop of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the southern area of Wisconsin. It is in Province V . The Rt. Reverend Steven Miller is the bishop.-Cathedral:...
, the Rt. Rev. William Wantland, IV Bishop of Eau Claire
Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire
Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the western half of Wisconsin. It is in Province V .The see is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin...
, the Rt. Rev. William Hampton Brady
William Hampton Brady
William Hampton Brady was a bishop in the American Episcopal Church.- Early life :Born in Aquasco, Maryland on September 7, 1912, Brady graduated from the University of Maryland in 1935. He then attended the General Theological Seminary, New York, graduating in 1938. He was married to Margaret and...
, V Bishop of Fond du Lac, the Rt. Rev. Charles Thomas Gaskell
Charles Thomas Gaskell
The Right Reverend Charles Thomas Gaskell was the ninth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Following education at the University of Minnesota and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, he served parishes in Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and Florida before his consecration in 1973...
, IX Bishop of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the southern area of Wisconsin. It is in Province V . The Rt. Reverend Steven Miller is the bishop.-Cathedral:...
, and the Rt. Rev. Stanley Atkins, III Bishop of Eau Claire
Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire
Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire is the diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America located in the western half of Wisconsin. It is in Province V .The see is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin...
. The Rt. Rev. William Wiedrich, Suffragan Bishop of Chicago
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago
The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is the official organization of the Episcopal Church in Chicago and Northern Illinois, USA. The diocese is served by The Right Reverend Jeffrey D. Lee, who serves as Bishop of the diocese, and The Right Reverend Victor A. Scantlebury, who serves as Assistant Bishop...
, was the preacher.
See also
- List of Succession of Bishops for the Episcopal Church, USASuccession of Bishops of the Episcopal Church in the United StatesThis list consists of the bishops in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, an independent province of the Anglican Communion. This shows the historic succession of the episcopate within this denomination.-Key to chart:...