Background

Arvedson, Peter Fredrick was born on April 15, 1937 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Fredrick St. Clair and Dorothy Evelyn (Young) Arvedson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1964; Master of Divinity., General Theological Seminary, New York City, 1967.

Career

Vicar, St. Laurence's Church, Effingham, Illinois, 1967-1972; rector, All Souls' Church, Okinawa, Japan, 1972-1978; rector, St. Andrew's Church, Madison, Wisconsin, 1978-1988; interim rector, Grace Church, Lockport, New York, 1988-1989; senior canon, St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, 1989-1992; rector, St. Andrew's Church, Buffalo, since 1992. Director Institute for Christian Studies, Milwaukee, 1984-1988. Academic dean Bishop Brent School Ministry, since 1990.

Achievements

• Peter Fredrick Arvedson has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Association of Attending Clergy, Madison General Hospital, 1983-1986. Member Society Ordained Scientists.

Interests

• Avocation: reading.

Connections

Married Joan Carol Swiggum, August 17, 1963. Children: Stephen, Mark.

Father:

Fredrick St. Clair Arvedson

Mother:

Dorothy Evelyn (Young) Arvedson

Spouse:

Joan Carol Swiggum

child:

Stephen Arvedson

child:

Mark Arvedson