The first bishop in the restored Church was Edward Partridge. He was called to serve on 4 February 1831. The title and concept of "Presiding Bishop" and Presiding Bishopric as we understand it today is established in 1847 when Newel K. Whitney is appointed to the position. Learn more
Formed in Kirtland, Lake, Ohio, United States
1831 February 4
Edward Partridge Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1831 February 4 – 1840 May 27
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Died in Position
George Miller Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1844 October 7 – 1848 October 20
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Newel K Whitney Called as Presiding Bishop
1847 April 6 – 1850 September 23
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Edward Hunter Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1851 October 7 – 1883 October 16
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William B. Preston Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1884 April 6 – 1907 December 4
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Charles W. Nibley Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1907 December 4 – 1925 May 28
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Sylvester Q. Cannon Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1925 June 4 – 1938 April 6
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LeGrand Richards Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1938 April 6 – 1952 April 6
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Joseph L. Wirthlin Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1952 April 6 – 1961 September 30
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Released
John H. Vandenberg Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1961 September 30 – 1972 April 6
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Victor L. Brown Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1972 April 6 – 1985 April 6
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Robert D. Hales Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1985 April 6 – 1994 April 2
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Merrill J. Bateman Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1994 April 2 – 1996 April 6
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Released
H. David Burton Sustained as Presiding Bishop
1996 April 6 – 2012 March 31
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Designated as Emeritus
Gary E. Stevenson Sustained as Presiding Bishop
2012 March 31 – 2015 October 9
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Gérald Caussé Sustained as Presiding Bishop
2015 October 9
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