Background
Pokorny, Wayne Douglas was born on July 30, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank A. and Ann (Jarolimek) Pokorny.
Clergy member health facility administrator
Pokorny, Wayne Douglas was born on July 30, 1938 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank A. and Ann (Jarolimek) Pokorny.
Bachelor, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1960. Master of Divinity, Genl. Theological Seminary, New York City, 1967.
Doctor of Ministry, Graduate Theological Foundation, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1986.
Curate, Emmanuel Episcopalian Church, Norwich, New York, 1967-1969;
rector, Calvary Episcopalian Church, Homer, New York, 1969-1974;
rector, Trinity-St. Michaels Episcopalian Church, Fairfield, Connecticut, 1974-1978;
vicar, St. Johns by the Sea, West Haven, Connecticut, 1978-1986;
chaplain, United States VA Medical Center, West Haven, 1980-1987;
chief chaplain service, United States VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina., 1987-1991;
chief chaplain service, United States VA Medical Center, Tomah, Wisconsin, since 1991. Dean Ithaca-Cortland district Diocese of Center New York, 1972-1974, member executive county, 1972-1974. Sub-dean Bridgeport (Connecticut) Deanery, 1976-1977, dean, 1977-1978.
Member executive county Diocese of Connecticut, 1976-1978.
Fellow Graduate Theological Foundation. Member American Association Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (certified sex counselor), Societas Liturgica.
Children: Stephen, Michael, Sarah.