William Creighton (bishop)
| The Right Reverend William Creighton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Washington | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1909 |
| Died | 1987 |
| Spouse | Marie-Louise Forrest Creighton[1] |
William Forman Creighton (1909–1987) was the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Washington in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. He was a Navy chaplain during World War II. His remains are interred in the Washington National Cathedral where he served.
His father, Frank W. Creighton, was the second missionary bishop of the Diocese of Mexico, sixth bishop of the Diocese of Michigan, and a suffragan bishop of the Diocese of Long Island. His son, Michael W. Creighton, was the ninth bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.[2]
References
- ↑ "Marie-Louise Creighton, Bishop's Wife". The Washington Post. Washington Post. February 11, 2006. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Bishop Consecrated in Central Pennsylvania". The Living Church. Episcopal Church. December 10, 1995. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
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