Episcopal Relief and Development is pleased to announce that the Rt. Rev. William D. Persell, Bishop of Chicago, has joined its Board of Directors.
Bishop Persell is the eleventh Bishop of Chicago and has served congregations in California and New York. While serving as rector at St. John's Church in Los Angeles for nine years, he was an advocate for Asian and Hispanic ministries and served as vice president of the black clergy association of Los Angeles. Bishop Persell was rector of St. Ann and the Holy Trinity in New York for nine years prior to becoming dean of Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio. He is currently a member of the Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations for ECUSA.
"Bishop Persell will add his invaluable expertise and commitment to serving communities in need," said Sandra Swan, ERD President. "As ERD continues to minister to people suffering, Bishop Persell is another strong advocate for our ministry."
"Bill is a person of compassion who understands the issues faced by those whom ERD seeks to help around the world,"said the Rt. Rev. Harry Bainbridge, Bishop of Idaho and Chair of ERD's Board. "His wisdom so freely shared will be a strong ingredient in furthering ERD's work."
Episcopal Relief and Development saves lives and builds hope in communities around the world. We provide emergency assistance in times of disaster. When the immediate crisis is over, we rebuild devastated communities and offer long-term solutions in the areas of food security, health care, and HIV/AIDS.
