Career
He was consecrated as third Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire on August 2, 1969, in Christ Church Cathedral, Eau Claire. Atkins retired as diocesan bishop in 1980, and was succeeded by William C. Wantland.
He was consecrated as third Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire on August 2, 1969, in Christ Church Cathedral, Eau Claire. Atkins retired as diocesan bishop in 1980, and was succeeded by William C. Wantland.