Background
Heuss, John was born on July 30, 1908 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth (Norton) Heuss.
Heuss, John was born on July 30, 1908 in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth (Norton) Heuss.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Stephen’s College, 1929. Bachelor of Divinity, Seabury Western Theological Seminary, 1931, School of Theology and Ministry, 1937, Doctor of Divinity, 1947. South.T.D., General Theological Seminary, 1950.
Doctor of Divinity, University of South, 1951, Trinity College, 1952.
Bard College, 1953; Doctor of Humane Letters, Ripon College, 1952. Doctor of Divinity, Springfield College, 1953.
Assistant priest Saint Luke’s Pro-Cathedral, Evanston, Illinois, 1932-1936. Rector Saint Matthew’s Church, Evanston, 1936-1947. Lecturer homiletics Seabury-Western Seminary, 1944-1947.
Member National Council Episcopal Church, 1943-1947.
Chairman division of college work Episcopal Church, 1946-1947. Director Christian Education, Episcopal Church, 1947-1952.
Rector Trinity Parish, New York City, since 1952. Deputy General Convention, 1952-1964.
Trustee Columbia, General Theological Seminary, Sailor’s Snug Harbor.
President of the board of trustees New York P.E. Public School. Member board Seaman’s Church Institute, Leake and Watts Children’s Home. Member board American Church Building Fund Commission, 1953-1954, Church Literature Foundation, Anglican Congress, South Kent (Connecticut) School.
Member New York City of C., Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: British Luncheon, Century, Downtown Athletic, Down Town Association, University, Pilgrims of America, Newcomen Society, Saint George’s Society (New York City).
Married Elizabeth Beck, May 20, 1935. Children: Gwenith Ann, William Beresford, John Craig.