Background
Lyons, Thomas William was born on September 26, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Thomas William and Nora (Bagley) Lyons.
Lyons, Thomas William was born on September 26, 1923 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Thomas William and Nora (Bagley) Lyons.
Student, St. Charles College, 1937-1943; Bachelor of Arts, St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, 1945; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, 1946; postgraduate, St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, 1946-1948.
Ordained priest, Roman Catholic Church, 1948;
served at, St. John the Evangelist Church, Silver Spring, Maryland., 1948-1949;
served at, St. Matthew's Cathedral, Washington, 1949-1953;
director, Mackin High School, Washington, 1953-1957;
assistant director education archdiocese, Washington, 1954-1964;
director, 1964-1973;
secretary for Christian education, 1973-1975. Pastor, St. Francis de Sales Church, Washington, 1963-1966;
secretary for Christian education, 1973-1975. Pastor, St. Thomas Apostle Church, Washington, 1966-1976;
consecrated bishop.
Auxiliary bishop, Washington, 1974-1988. Chairman Archdiocesan Commision on Sacred Music, 1966-1970.
Member National Catholic Educational Association (vice president 1965-1969), Association Catholic School Superintendents (chairman 1968-1970).