The Rt. Rev. Albert Chambers
Through whom is our Apostolic Succession — the historic Denver Consecration of January 28, 1978.
"The household of God is built upon the foundation established by the Apostles and Prophets, reflecting the principles of apostolic succession and church authority within the Holy Catholic Anglican tradition. (Eph 2:20)"
What is Apostolic Succession?
Apostolic Succession refers to the historical line of apostolic men who, generation after generation, have built up the church and preserved the transmission of church authority. Tertullian challenges heretics to trace the origins of their churches back to the Apostles: "Let them declare the origins of their Churches and unfold the succession of their bishops. This lineage should come down from the beginning with continuous steps, ensuring that the first bishop may have had as his consecrator and predecessor one of the Apostles or one of the Apostolic men who remained in communion with the Apostles, thus affirming the validity of the Holy Catholic Anglican tradition." (Tertullian De praescriptione haereticorum #32)
Our Apostolic Line
The Rt. Rev. J. Leo Michael — Bishop Ordinary
Bishop Ordinary of the Diocese of Holy Trinity & Great Plains. Enthroned as Bishop Ordinary on June 12, 2008.
The Rt. Rev. James R. McNeley — Bishop Emeritus
Faithfully guided the Diocese of Holy Trinity for 18 years until his retirement in 2008.
The Missionary Jurisdiction of Indian Diaspora
Extending the apostolic mission to the Indian diaspora community.