William Creighton (bishop)


William Creighton
Bishop of Washington
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseWashington
In office1962–1977
PredecessorAngus Dun
SuccessorJohn T. Walker
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of Washington (1959-1962)
Orders
OrdinationNovember 1934
by Frederick B. Bartlett
ConsecrationMay 1, 1959
by Arthur C. Lichtenberger
Personal details
Born(1909-07-23)July 23, 1909
DiedMay 20, 1987(1987-05-20) (aged 77)
Washington, D.C., United States
BuriedWashington National Cathedral
DenominationAnglican
ParentsFrank W. Creighton
SpouseMarie-Louise Forrest Creighton[1]
Children3[1]
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania

William Forman Creighton (July 23, 1909 – May 20, 1987) was an American Episcopal bishop. He was the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Washington in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Marie-Louise Creighton, Bishop's Wife". Washington Post. Washington, D.C. February 11, 2006. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Hyer, Marjorie (May 22, 1987). "Bishop William F. Creighton Dies". Washington Post. Washington, D.C. Retrieved September 25, 2017.