Thomas Joseph Drury

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Thomas Joseph Drury (1908–1992) was the first bishop of San Angelo and fourth bishop of Corpus Christi. He was born on January 4, 1908 in Ballynote, Ireland. He was ordained a priest on June 2, 1935 after immigrating to the United States. He was appointed Bishop of San Angelo on October 30, 1961; on July 19, 1965, he was appointed Bishop of Corpus Christi. He reitred on May 19, 1983 and died on July 22, 1992.

Preceded by:
(none)
Bishop of San Angelo
19611965
Succeeded by:
Thomas Ambrose Tschoepe
Preceded by:
Mariano Simon Garriga
Bishop of Corpus Christi
19651983
Succeeded by:
René Henry Gracida