The Revd Dr Howard R Anderson, longtime rector of St Paul's Church in Duluth, Minnesota, has been named first warden of the new Cathedral College, announced 6 August by Washington National Cathedral as the merger of its educational programs and those of the on-site College of Preachers.

"The Cathedral College will carry forward the 75-year history of the College of Preachers as a conference center for clergy and laity with emphasis on teaching effective communication of the Gospel through preaching," according to a Cathedral news release. The College will simultaneously carry forward the Cathedral's regular series of lectures and talks on biblical studies, theology and spirituality.

The Revd Anderson is well-known and highly respected in the Diocese of Minnesota. Before his 10-year ministry at St. Paul's Church - featured in a national Episcopal video program as one of the denomination's leading "thriving and healthy congregations," - he also served the Diocese of Minnesota as stewardship and development officer from 1988 to 1994. Previously he served the Diocese of North Dakota as a program officer from 1984 to 1988.

The Revd Anderson holds a PhD from the University of Hawaii, where he also earned a Master's Degree. His undergraduate study was completed at Hamline University, St Paul, Minnesota. He was ordained to the priesthood by Minnesota Bishop, the Rt Revd James Jelinek, in 1993.

Article from: ENS