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Domestic News January 28, 1917

Laredo Weekly Times

Laredo, Webb County, Texas

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Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 25: The 35th anniversary of Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead's consecration as head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese was celebrated with all-day exercises at Calvary Church, attended by numerous clergymen including several bishops.

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BISHOP WHITEHEAD HONORED

Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 25.-Today was the thirty-fifth anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead, head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pittsburgh, and the occasion was celebrated with interesting all-day exercises at Calvary Church. A number of clergymen from a distance, including several bishops of the church, participated in the celebration.

Bishop Whitehead is a native of New York and a graduate of Yale. Following his ordination in 1868 he served for three years in Colorado and later was rector of a church at South Bethlehem, Pa. On January 25, 1882, he was consecrated bishop of the diocese of Pittsburgh.

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Religious Event Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Bishop Whitehead Anniversary Consecration Pittsburgh Episcopal Calvary Church

What entities or persons were involved?

Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead

Where did it happen?

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pittsburgh, Pa.

Event Date

Jan. 25

Key Persons

Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead

Event Details

Today was the thirty-fifth anniversary of the consecration of Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead, head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pittsburgh, celebrated with interesting all-day exercises at Calvary Church. A number of clergymen from a distance, including several bishops of the church, participated in the celebration.

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