James L. Duncan
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James Loughlin Duncan, the first Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
, was born September 11, 1913, in Greensboro, North Carolina
, the son of Robert Duncan and his wife, Mary (O'Loughlin) Duncan. He died July 20, 2000, a resident of Coral Gables, Florida
.
and received a B.A. in 1935 and an M.A. in 1936. He studied theology at the University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee
and received a B.D. in 1939, and an honorary D.D. in 1962.
of All Saints Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia
, from 1939–1940, when he left to become rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Rome, Georgia
, where he stayed until 1945. From 1945-1950, he was rector of All Saints Episcopal Church
, in Winter Park, Florida
, His last rectorship at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in St. Petersburg, Florida
began in 1950 and ended in 1961 when he was elected suffragan bishop
of the Episcopal Diocese of South Florida
. In 1969, he was elected the first bishop of the newly formed Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
and served until he retired in 1980.
After retirement, Bishop Duncan remained active in the Diocese. He served on the board of Trinity Episcopal School (now Palmer Trinity School
) and taught seventh grade religion there from 1983 to 1985.
The Duncan Center in Delray Beach, Florida
is named in his honor.
).
Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America which extends from Key West on the south, to Jensen Beach on the north and inland to Clewiston on the west. Major cities in the diocese are Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach...
, was born September 11, 1913, in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the third-largest city by population in North Carolina and the largest city in Guilford County and the surrounding Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. According to the 2010 U.S...
, the son of Robert Duncan and his wife, Mary (O'Loughlin) Duncan. He died July 20, 2000, a resident of Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables, Florida
Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Downtown Miami, in the United States. The city is home to the University of Miami....
.
Education
James Loughlin Duncan attended Emory UniversityEmory University
Emory University is a private research university in metropolitan Atlanta, located in the Druid Hills section of unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The university was founded as Emory College in 1836 in Oxford, Georgia by a small group of Methodists and was named in honor of...
and received a B.A. in 1935 and an M.A. in 1936. He studied theology at the University of the South, in Sewanee, Tennessee
Sewanee, Tennessee
Sewanee is an unincorporated locality in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States, treated by the U.S. Census as a census-designated place . The population was 2,361 at the 2000 census...
and received a B.D. in 1939, and an honorary D.D. in 1962.
Ministry
James L. Duncan was ordained to the diaconate in 1938 and to the priesthood in 1939. He served as 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...
of All Saints Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, from 1939–1940, when he left to become rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in Rome, Georgia
Rome, Georgia
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Rome is the largest city and the county seat of Floyd County, Georgia, United States. It is the principal city of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Floyd County...
, where he stayed until 1945. From 1945-1950, he was rector of All Saints Episcopal Church
All Saints Episcopal Church (Winter Park, Florida)
All Saints Episcopal Church is a historic church in Winter Park, Florida, United States. It is located at 338 East Lyman Avenue. On January 7, 2000, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places....
, in Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, His last rectorship at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
began in 1950 and ended in 1961 when he was elected suffragan bishop
Suffragan bishop
A suffragan bishop is a bishop subordinate to a metropolitan bishop or diocesan bishop. He or she may be assigned to an area which does not have a cathedral of its own.-Anglican Communion:...
of the Episcopal Diocese of South Florida
Episcopal Diocese of South Florida
The Episcopal Diocese of South Florida was a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, which was created in 1922 out of what had been the Missionary Jurisdiction of Southern Florida, sometimes called the Missionary District of Southern Florida. which had been split off in...
. In 1969, he was elected the first bishop of the newly formed Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida
The Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America which extends from Key West on the south, to Jensen Beach on the north and inland to Clewiston on the west. Major cities in the diocese are Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach...
and served until he retired in 1980.
After retirement, Bishop Duncan remained active in the Diocese. He served on the board of Trinity Episcopal School (now Palmer Trinity School
Palmer Trinity School
Palmer Trinity School is an independent, university preparatory, coeducational Episcopal day school located on in Palmetto Bay, Florida . The school currently enrolls 600 students in grades 6-12....
) and taught seventh grade religion there from 1983 to 1985.
The Duncan Center in Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Beach is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,020. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S...
is named in his honor.
Family
James L. Duncan married Evelyn Burgess on July 27, 1943. They had three children. She died in January, 1967, and Bishop Duncan married Elaine Lucille Beisler Gaither on October 7, 1967 (Elaine was the maternal grandmother of actor Billy CrudupBilly Crudup
William Gaither "Billy" Crudup is an American actor of film and stage. He is well known for his roles as guitarist Russell Hammond in Almost Famous, Will Bloom in Big Fish, and Ashitaka in Princess Mononoke. He also starred in the 2007 romantic comedy film Dedication, alongside Mandy Moore...
).