Presiding Bishopric

Date Formed
1831 February 4
Location Formed
Kirtland, Lake, Ohio, United States
Organization Type
Ecclesiastical
Alternate Names
Bishop of the Church
Organization Participants in Database
41

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

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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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Ended On 1840 May 27
Died in Position

George Miller Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1844 October 7 – 1848 October 20

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Ended On 1848 October 20
Released

Newel K Whitney Called as Presiding Bishop

1847 April 6 – 1850 September 23

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Ended On 1850 September 23
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Edward Hunter Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1851 October 7 – 1883 October 16

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Ended On 1883 October 16
Died in Position

William B. Preston Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1884 April 6 – 1907 December 4

Charles W. NIbley Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1907 December 4 – 1925 May 28

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Ended On 1925 May 28
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LeGrand Richards Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1938 April 6 – 1952 April 6

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Ended On 1952 April 6
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Robert D. Hales Sustained as Presiding Bishop

1985 April 6 – 1994 April 2

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Ended On 1994 April 2
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Gary E. Stevenson Sustained as Presiding Bishop

2012 March 31 – 2015 October 9

Gérald Caussé Sustained as Presiding Bishop

2015 October 9

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Started On 2015 October 9