James Parks Morton


James Parks Morton was an American Episcopal priest and founder of the Interfaith Center of New York.

Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Morton was dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine for 25 years. During his tenure at the cathedral, he started many new projects and initiatives, including the "Green Cathedral Initiative," and inviting artists in residence such as Paul Winter, Philippe Petit & I Giuliari di Piazza.

Projects

Morton worked with Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf during the Park51 scandal following September 11, 2001.