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William Frederic Faber
1860–1934
An Episcopal bishop, church writer, and speaker, he wrote with the practical eye of someone deeply involved in parish life. His best-known surviving work reflects a thoughtful interest in church art, architecture, and the meaning of stained glass in worship.
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About the author
Born in Buffalo, New York, on February 27, 1860, William Frederic Faber studied at the University of Rochester and Auburn Theological Seminary. He was first ordained in the Presbyterian Church, later entered the Episcopal Church, and went on to serve in several ministries before becoming Bishop of Montana in 1916.
Alongside his church leadership, he wrote on religious and artistic subjects. His work Stained Glass Windows: An Essay: With a Report to the Vestry on Stained Glass Windows for Grace Church, Lockport, New York shows his interest in how church spaces can teach, inspire, and shape devotion.
He remained Bishop of Montana until his death on July 20, 1934. Today, he is remembered both as a church leader in the American West and as a writer who brought together pastoral experience, visual culture, and thoughtful reflection.