Sherman Anniversary Observed on Long Island
Episcopal News Service. January 12, 1989 [89005B]
NEW YORK (DPS, Jan. 12) -- The Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 1989, marked the 40th anniversary of the ordination of Bishop Jonathan G. Sherman, retired diocesan of Long Island. The Holy Eucharist celebrated in the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City, New York, recalled the service of consecration for Sherman that had been held in the same cathedral on the Epiphany in 1949.
Four bishops con-celebrated the Eucharist. Bishop Richard B. Martin, former suffragan of Long Island, preached the sermon, citing examples of Sherman's ministry as leader and teacher. In his own greeting to the people, Sherman recalled the many distinguished bishops who had participated in his ordination.
A reception for the bishop and wife, Chris, followed the service. Among the many who turned out in the face of driving snow were several people who had attended the 1949 ceremony.
Sherman was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1907. Ordained to the priesthood in 1934, he served in Long Island parishes until he was elected bishop suffragan in 1948, holding that post until the death of Diocesan Bishop James P. De Wolfe in 1966. Sherman was then elected diocesan and led Long Island as its fifth bishop until his retirement in 1977.