Background
Creighton, William Forman was born on July 23, 1909 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Whittington and Maud R. (Hawk) Creighton.
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William Forman Creighton
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Bachelor, University Pennsylvania, 1931. STB, Philadelphia Division School, 1934. Doctor of Divinity, Philadelphia Division School, 1957.
Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Theological Seminary, 1959. Doctor of Humane Letters, Rikkyo University, Tokyo, 1964.
Career
Vicar, St. Mark's, Oakes, North Dakota, 1934-1937; rector, St. Clement's Church, St. Paul, 1937-1943; rector, St. Johns Church, Bethesda, Maryland., 1946-1959; bishop co-adjutor, Diocese of Washington, 1959-1962; bishop, Diocese of Washington, 1962-1977; bishop in residence, St. John's Church, Lafayette Square, Washington, 1977-1987.
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Membership
Board of directors Church Pension Fund. Served as chaplain United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Connections
Married Marie-Louise Forrest, June 2, 1934. Children: William Wendel, Michael Whittington, Maxwell Forrest.
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American
Education
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1931
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1934
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1964