Michael Curry

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Curry
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Mar 13, 1953(1953-03-13)
Age	71
Birthplace	United States
Country	United States
Horoscope	Pisces

Michael Curry Biography

Michael Curry is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on March 13, 1953 in United States, United States. Religious leader who rose to fame as the 27th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church. In May 2018, he garnered worldwide press and critical acclaim for his sermon given at the royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

He and James Corden were both among those invited to the royal wedding in 2018.

Curry attended public schools in Buffalo, New York. He graduated with high honors from Hobart College in Geneva, New York, in 1975. He then earned a Master of Divinity degree, in 1978, from the Yale Divinity School, in association with Berkeley Divinity School. Curry has also studied at The College of Preachers, Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, the Ecumenical Institute at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, and the Institute of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies.

Curry was ordained deacon at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo, New York by the Rt. Rev. Harold B. Robinson in June 1978 and priest at St. Stephen’s, Winston- Salem, North Carolina by the Rt. Rev. John M. Burgess in December 1978. He served initially as deacon-in-charge and subsequently as rector of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (1978–1982) in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; then as rector of St. Simon of Cyrene Episcopal Church in Lincoln Heights, Ohio (1982–1988). He served as rector of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Maryland (1988–2000). In his three parish ministries, Curry participated in crisis response pastoral care, the founding of ecumenical summer day camps for children, preaching missions, creation of networks of family day care providers, and the brokering of investment in inner city neighborhoods. He inspired a $2.5 million restoration of the St. James’ church building after a fire.

He and his wife Sharon share two children.

Michael Curry Net Worth

Michael Curry is one of the richest Religious Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Curry 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned his honors bachelor’s degree from Hobart College in 1975. He earned his master’s of divinity degree from the renowned Yale Divinity School.

He has studied at the Princeton Theological Seminary, Wake Forest University, and The College of Preachers. He has been featured on CNN and Good Morning America after his performance at the royal wedding.

Michael Bruce Curry (born March 13, 1953) is an American bishop who is the 27th and current presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church. Elected in 2015, he is the first African American to serve as presiding bishop in The Episcopal Church. He was previously bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Curry height 6 feet 5 inches Michael weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Curry Dating?

According to our records, Michael Curry married to Sharon Clement. As of December 1, 2023, Michael Curry’s is not dating anyone.

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Curry’s presence in Rome was criticized by Nicholas Okoh, Archbishop of Nigeria and chairman of the traditionalist group Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON). Okoh publicly stated that Curry’s invitation was a violation of sanctions established by Anglican primates during their January 2016 gathering in Canterbury.

Facts & Trivia

Michael Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Michael Curry celebrates birthday on March 13 of every year.

As part of the final communique from the gathering, the Anglican primates announced that the Archbishop of Canterbury would appoint a “task group” aimed at healing the rift and rebuilding of mutual trust amidst deep differences. The Archbishop of Canterbury named Curry as one of the 10 members of that “task group” in May 2016.

How old is Michael Curry?

69 years (March 13, 1953)

How long does the Presiding Bishop serve?

Starting in 1926, the office became elective, the Presiding Bishop being chosen at General Convention by vote by all bishops, and approved by the House of Deputies. The office now has a nine-year term. Since 1938 the Presiding Bishop has been required to resign his or her former diocese after accepting election.

What is the title of the leader of the Episcopal Church?

The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church is Michael Bruce Curry , the first African-American bishop to serve in that position.

Who is the current Presiding Bishop?

In the 1970s, the Presiding Bishop was given authority to enter dioceses for sacramental and preaching ministry, consulting with bishops, and related purposes. The Presiding Bishop was given the title of primate in 1982. Presently, Michael Bruce Curry holds the position.

What does Episcopal mean in religion?

Definition of episcopal (Entry 1 of 2) 1 : of or relating to a bishop. 2 : of, having, or constituting government by bishops. 3 capitalized : of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church representing the Anglican communion in the U.S.