Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn

With a renewed call, Benjamin M. Washburn was elected Coadjutor later that year.

World War II, Growth of the Suburbs and the New Concepts of Urban MinistryBenjamin Martin Washburn served as Bishop of Newark from 1935 to 1958, a total of 23 years.His episcopacy encompassed World War II and the years of post-war religious fervor.Through most of this period of time, he was assisted by Theodore Ludlow, Bishop Suffragan for 17 years from 1936 to 1953.One of Washburn,s lasting legacies was the moral and financial support he provided three young graduates from the General Theological Seminary to establish a pilot parish program for urban ministry at Grace Church Van Vorst in Jersey City.
...
Bishop Washburn had a long association with the Church Pension Fund, serving as vice-president from 1941 to 1952 and then as president from 1952 onward.He also served as president of the Board of Trustees of General Seminary.

Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn, Bishop of the Diocese of Newark, from 1938-1958, ordained Judson deacon, February 2, 1947, and priest, March 1, 1948.

Benjamin M Washburn

William H. Odenheimer (1874-79), Thomas A. Starkey (1880-1903), Edwin S. Lines (1903-27), Wilson R. Stearly (suffr 1915 coadj 1917 Bp 1927-35) Benjamin M Washburn (coadj 1932 Bp 1935-58), Theodore R. Ludlow (suffr 1936-53), Donald MacAdie (suffr 1958-63), Leland Stark (coadj 1953 Bp 1958-73), George E. Rath (suffr 1964 coadj 1970 Bp 1974-78), John S. Spong (coadj 1976 Bp 1979-00), Jack M. McKelvey (suffr 1991-99)

Reverend Benjamin W. Washburn, bishop of the Diocese of Newark.

Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn, Bishop of Newark, set the cornerstone as the Rt.

William H. Odenheimer (1874-79), Thomas A. Starkey (1880-1903), Edwin S. Lines (1903-27), Wilson R. Stearly (suffr 1915 coadj 1917 Bp 1927-35) Benjamin M Washburn (coadj 1932 Bp 1935-58), Theodore R. Ludlow (suffr 1936-53), Donald MacAdie (suffr 1958-63), Leland Stark (coadj 1953 Bp 1958-73), George E. Rath (suffr 1964 coadj 1970 Bp 1974-78), John S. Spong (coadj 1976 Bp 1979-00), Jack M. McKelvey (suffr 1991-99)

Rev. Benjamin Washburn, Bishop of Newark, if he would be interested in being the parish priest In Hackettstown, NJ.
...
Then, through the good graces of Bishop Washburn, she was appointed to a position at the House of the Holy Comforter in West Orange, where she stayed for several years.

Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn, bishop of Newark from 1938 to 1958, ordained Judson a deacon on Feb. 2, 1947, and priest on March 1, 1948.

Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn of the Diocese of Newark.He took his family far from the posh life of Brahmin prestige to Jersey City, to his first parish as rector, which he served until 1957.