Background
Sisk, Mark Sean was born on August 18, 1942 in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States. Son of Robert James and Alma Irene (Davis) Sisk.
bishop priest seminary dean religious educator
Sisk, Mark Sean was born on August 18, 1942 in Takoma Park, Maryland, United States. Son of Robert James and Alma Irene (Davis) Sisk.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1964. Master of Divinity, General Theolog. Seminary, 1967; Doctor of Divinity, General Theolog.
Seminary, 1985.
Assistant, Christ Church, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1967-1970; associate, Christ Church, Bronxville, New York, 1970-1973; rector, St. John's Church, Kingston, New York, 1973-1977; archdeacon, Diocese of New York, New York City, 1977-1984; bishop coadjutor, Diocese of New York, New York City, since 1998; dean, president, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, 1984-1998. Secretary Council Episcopalian Seminary Deans, 1984-1985. Member task force for recruitment, training and deployment of black clergy, 1986-1987.
Member Council for Development Ministry, 1988-1993, executive committee, 1991-1994. Member Cornerstone Advisory Council, since 1996. Board directors Tanenbaum Center Interreligious Understanding.
Member Society Biblical Literature, Association Chicago Theological Schools (president 1990-1991), Society St. Francis (third order).
Married Karen Lynn Womack, August 31, 1963. Children: Michael A., Heather K., Bronwyn E.