Background
Pettit, Vincent King was born on August 31, 1924 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Mervin and Marion (King) Pettit.
Pettit, Vincent King was born on August 31, 1924 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Mervin and Marion (King) Pettit.
BS1950, Rutgers University. Master of Divinity, Philadelphia Division School, 1958. MST, Temple University, 1963.
MST, New York Theological School, 1981. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), General Seminary, New York City, 1984. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Ordained bishop Episcopal Church, 1984.
Ordained bishop Episcopal Church, 1984. Rector Saint George"s Church, Pennsville, New Jersey, 1961-1967, Saint Mary"s Church, Keyport, New Jersey, 1967-1972, Trinity Church, Cranford, New Jersey, 1972-1981, Christ Church, Toms River, New Jersey, 1981-1983. Bishop Diocese of New Jersey, Trenton, since 1983.
Member executive county Episcopal Church, New York City, 1983-1988.
Chairman standing liturgical committee, since 1983. With United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member of Standing Liturgical Committee (chairman).
Married Virginia Sorensen, June 17, 1950. Children: Joan Anders, Ann, Vincent, Junior.