Background
Bowen, Harold Linwood was born on April 27, 1886 in Dighton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David Irving and Rebecca Talbot (Briggs) Bowen.
Bowen, Harold Linwood was born on April 27, 1886 in Dighton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David Irving and Rebecca Talbot (Briggs) Bowen.
Student Saint Stephens College, Annandale, New York, 1905-1907. Bachelor of Arts, University of Oklahoma, 1909, Bachelor of Divinity, Scabury Division School, 1918. Doctor of Divinity, Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, 1934.
Ordained to ministry P.E. Church, deacon, 1910, priest, 1911. Missionary work in Oklahoma, including work among students of University of Oklahoma, assistant Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Oklahoma City, and minister Chickasba, Oklahoma, 1907-1912. Rector Saint Martin’s Church, Omaha, Nebraska, 1912-1914.
Saint Paul’s Church, Peoria, Illinois, 1914-1921.
Saint Peter’s Church, Chicago, 1921-1930. Rector Saint Mark’s Church, Evanston, Illinois, 1930-1947.
Bishop coadjutor of Colorado, 1947-1949, bishop since 1949. President Saint Luke’s Hospital and Church Home (Denver), Parkview Episcopal Hospital (Pueblo).
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Sigma.
Married Elizabeth Sherrill Cockle, September 5, 1916.