John T. Walker
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John T. Walker was Bishop of Washington from 1977 to 1989 in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. From 1978 to 1989, he also served as Dean of Washington National Cathedral. Previously, he served as Bishop Coadjutor from 1976 to 1977 and Bishop Suffragan from 1971 to 1976.
He earned a world reputation for social activism and was a good friend of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. From 1975 until his death in 1989, Bishop Walker served as President of the Board of Directors of Africare. The organization now presents the Bishop John T. Walker Distinuished Humanitarian Service Award each year in his honor.
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