Howard David Higgins


Howard D. Higgins

Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church
ChurchReformed Episcopal Church
DioceseNew York and Philadelphia Synod
In office1957–1975
PredecessorJoseph E. Kearney
SuccessorTheophilus Herter
Other post(s)Bishop ordinary of the New York and Philadelphia Synod (1942–1972)
Orders
OrdinationNovember 28, 1924 (diaconate)
October 30, 1925 (priesthood)
by Robert Livingston Rudolph (diaconate)
Robert Westly Peach (priesthood)
ConsecrationJanuary 19, 1937
by Joseph E. Kearney
Personal details
BornAugust 23, 1903
DiedApril 6, 1980(1980-04-06) (aged 76)
Southampton, Pennsylvania

Howard David Higgins (August 23, 1903 — April 6, 1980) was a bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church in the mid-twentieth century. He also served as Professor of Church History at the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church in Philadelphia from 1930 until his retirement in 1972, and editor of the Episcopal Recorder from 1937 until his death. Higgins was well respected for his faithfulness to the Bible and his friendly demeanor and collaborative leadership style.