Jeffrey N. Steenson


Jeffrey N. Steenson

Ordinary emeritus of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter
AppointedJanuary 1, 2012
InstalledFebruary 12, 2012
Term endedNovember 24, 2015
SuccessorSteven Joseph Lopes
Orders
OrdinationJune 29, 1980 (Episcopalian)
February 21, 2009 (Catholic)
by Michael J. Sheehan
ConsecrationJanuary 16, 2005 (Episcopalian)
Personal details
Born (1952-04-01) April 1, 1952
DenominationCatholic
SpouseDebra Jane Steenson
Children3

Jeffrey Neil Steenson PA (born April 1, 1952) is an American retired priest and prelate of the Catholic Church and a former bishop of the Episcopal Church within the Anglican Communion. Steenson was the first ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter which was established for former Anglicans who have become Catholics. He was previously the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande from 2005 to 2007, when he resigned and was received into full communion with the Catholic Church.