James Reginald Mallett (February 27, 1893 – February 14, 1965) was the third Bishop of the

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Early life and education

Mallett was born on February 27, 1893, in

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, the son of the Reverend Frank James Mallett and Mary Emily Long. He was educated at

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, before enrolling at the

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from where he graduated with a

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in 1915. He also studied at the

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, graduated with a

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in 1918, and was awarded a

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in 1945.

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awarded him a

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in 1944.

Ordained ministry

Mallett was ordained deacon in May 1918 and priest in December 1918 by the Bishop of North Carolina

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. He then became priest-in-charge of the Mission in

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. In 1922, he became rector of St John's Church in

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, while in 1924, he was made a

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of the

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of Trinity Cathedral,

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. Between 1928 and 1931, he served as rector of Holy Trinity Church in

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, and between 1931 and 1932, he was rector of Christ Church in

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. In 1932, he became rector of Grace Church in

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, and then rector of Grace and St. Peter's Church,

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in 1936, where he remained till 1944.

Bishop

On July 26, 1944, Mallett was elected Bishop of Northern Indiana on the first ballot, during a special convention. He was consecrated on October 25, 1944, in St James' Church,

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. During his episcopacy, St James' would become the diocesan cathedral (1957). Mallett was episcopal visitor to

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, Michigan and served as Superior-General of the American Branch of the

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from 1946 to 1965. He retired on October 29, 1963, due to failing health. He is buried in St. James Memorial Chapel, Howe, Indiana."Reginald Mallett, Third Bishop"
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References

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