Thomas Casady

The Right Reverend Thomas Casady (June 6, 1881 – 1958) was the third missionary bishop of Oklahoma and the first diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Oklahoma of the Episcopal Church, USA.[1]

For the Lincoln, Nebraska police chief, see Thomas K. Casady.

Life and career

Casady was born in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Simon Casady and Sarah C Casady(Griffiths). He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1902. In 1903 he entered General Theological Seminary. After he became bishop he received an honorary doctorate of sacred theology from General Seminary and an honorary doctorate of divinity from The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. He was ordained deacon in June 1906 and priest in February 1907. On June 27, 1906, he married Frances LeBaron Kasson. They had six children. Casady was consecrated bishop on October 2, 1927, at All Saints' Church, Omaha, Nebraska. When the Diocese of Oklahoma was formed in 1937, Casady became its first diocesan bishop.[2]

The Casady School was founded by Bishop Casady and the Diocese of Oklahoma in 1947.[3]

See also: Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

Consecrators

Thomas Casady was the 355th bishop consecrated for the Episcopal Church.

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See also

References
  1. Chronicles of Oklahoma
  2. Chronicles of Oklahoma
  3. Casady School
Episcopal Church (USA) titles
Preceded by
Theodore Payne Thurston (missionary)		 3rd missionary bishop of Oklahoma
1927 – 1937		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
 1st Bishop of Oklahoma
1937 – 1953		 Succeeded by
W. R. Chilton Powell


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