Dean T. Stevenson

Dean Theodore Stevenson (August 16, 1915 – November 6, 1994) was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania from 1966 to 1982.[1][2]

The Right Reverend

Dean Theodore Stevenson

S.T.D.
Bishop of Central Pennsylvania
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseCentral Pennsylvania
ElectedJune 28, 1966
In office1966–1982
PredecessorJ. Thomas Heistand
SuccessorCharlie F. McNutt
Orders
OrdinationDecember 14, 1940
by Frank W. Sterrett
ConsecrationOctober 13, 1966
by John E. Hines
Personal details
Born(1915-08-16)August 16, 1915
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedNovember 6, 1994(1994-11-06) (aged 79)
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, United States
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsPaul Arthur Stevenson & Martha Taylor
SpouseDoris Quier
Children3

A football player during his time at Lehigh University, he was named an All American by Sports Illustrated in 1962.[3]

Early life and education

Stevenson was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, on August 16, 1915, the son of Paul Arthur Stevenson and Martha Taylor. He was married to Doris Quier; they had two sons, James and Frederick, and a daughter, Ruth.[4][5]

After graduating from Pottsville High School, he studied at Lehigh University and graduated from that academic institution in 1937. After earning a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from the General Theological Seminary in 1940, he completed his master's degree at Lehigh University in 1949 and was then awarded an honorary Doctor of Sacred Theology from General Theological Seminary in 1962.[6][7][8]

Ministry

Stevenson was ordained as a deacon on May 28, 1940 and as a priest on December 14, 1940. He then became curate of the Cathedral of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.[9][10]

Between 1940 and 1942, he was the Episcopal chaplain of Lehigh University; he also served as a chaplain in the United States Army during World War II. A member of the 361st Infantry Regiment, he was stationed in North Africa and Italy, and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action on the Italian front.[11][12][13]

In 1946, he became dean of Leonard Hall in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, the residence for pre-theological students at Lehigh University. Subsequently, he also served as vicar of St Margaret's Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, and St Elizabeth's Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania.[14][15]

In 1957, he was appointed Archdeacon of Bethlehem, a post he retained till his election as Bishop of Harrisburg.[16][17]

Episcopacy

Stevenson was twice elected bishop. The first, which he declined, took place on November 19, 1963 when he was elected as Bishop of Northern Michigan. He was elected again on June 23, 1966, this time as Bishop of Harrisburg, an election he accepted. He was consecrated on October 13, 1966 by Presiding Bishop John E. Hines.[18]

In 1971, the name of the diocese was changed from Harrisburg and adapted the original name of the present Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, that of Central Pennsylvania. Hence, Stevenson became the first Bishop of the new Central Pennsylvania diocese.[19]

Retirement and death

Stevenson retired in 1982 and died at his home in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 1994.[20][21][22][23]

References
  1. "Rev. Dean T. Stevenson, 79, former area Episcopal bishop." Pottsville, Pennsylvania: Pottsville Republican, November 7, 1994, p. 38 (subscription required).
  2. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee." Allentown, Pennsylvania: The Morning Call, November 8, 1994, p. 16 (subscription required).
  3. "The Rev. Dean T. Stevenson." Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: Press-Enterprise, November 10, 1994, p. 4 (subscription required).
  4. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University Trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  5. "The Rev. Dean T. Stevenson," Press-Enterprise, November 10, 1994.
  6. "Rev. Dean T. Stevenson, 79, former area Episcopal bishop," Pottsville Republican, November 7, 1994.
  7. "The Rev. Dean T. Stevenson," Press-Enterprise, November 10, 1994.
  8. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church." Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania: Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994, p. 48 (subscription required).
  9. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  10. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church," Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994.
  11. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  12. "The Rev. Dean T. Stevenson," Press-Enterprise, November 10, 1994.
  13. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church," Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994.
  14. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  15. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church," Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994.
  16. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  17. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church," Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994.
  18. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  19. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  20. "Rev. Dean T. Stevenson, 79, former area Episcopal bishop," Pottsville Republican, November 7, 1994.
  21. "Rev. Dean Stevenson, Episcopal bishop, Lehigh University trustee," The Morning Call, November 8, 1994.
  22. "The Rev. Dean T. Stevenson," Press-Enterprise, November 10, 1994.
  23. "Right Rev. Dean Stevenson, former official of the Episcopal Church," Citizens' Voice, November 10, 1994.
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