Frederick L. Barry
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The Right Reverend Frederick Lehrle Barry (1897–1960) was the fourth Bishop
of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany
in the United States
from 1950 to 1960, during which he re-built a diocese.
a priest
in 1925. He was a curate
at St. Paul's, Flatbush. He served as rector at St. Gabriel's, Hollis, St. John's, Bridgeport, Connecticut
, and St. Luke's, Evanston, Illinois
. He was a bachelor his entire life.
by Presiding Bishop
Most Reverend Henry St. George Tucker, incumbent Albany Bishop George Ashton Oldham
, and "Bishop Stires, retired Bishop of Long Island, who had ordained Frederick Barry to the priesthood." Upon Bishop Oldham's retirement, Bishop Barry was "enthroned" in the cathedra
in the Cathedral of All Saints
on January 25, 1950.
Bishop Barry travelled widely though the 19-county diocese to confirm parishioners, to ordain priests, and to preach. He specifically "was assigned jurisdiction over the missionary work of the Diocese." He founded "the Adirondack Mission... [f]or more than forty years, a team of clergy" to service the spiritual needs of several small parishes in the Adirondack Mountains
area. He was an active leader in the Episcopal church.
In May 1950, at the end of a stormy Diocesan convention held at the Lake Placid Club
, he nominated David E. Richards, then a priest at St. George's Church, Schenectady, who was elected his first suffragan bishop
. Richards served until 1957, when he was elected to be the Missionary Bishop of Central America
.
He asked for a replacement, and the Very Rev. Allen W. Brown
, then Dean
of the Cathedral of All Saints
, was elected Suffragan Bishop
of Albany in October 1958, over Charles Bowen Persell, Jr., his only close competitor. Brown was consecrated on February 22, 1959, at St. John's Church, Ogdensburg
, by Presiding Bishop
the Most Reverend Arthur C. Lichtenberger
. In 1960, Bishop Barry died in a hospital after some time in ill health, and the see was left vacant. Brown was elected and consecrated bishop in 1961 to replace Barry. Barry is buried in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral of All Saints.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany
Episcopal Diocese of Albany
The Episcopal Diocese of Albany is part of Province 2 of the Episcopal Church.-History:The Church of Englandarrived in 1674 with a chaplain assigned to the British military garrison at Albany, New York. In 1704 the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel sent two missionaries to the Mohawk...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
from 1950 to 1960, during which he re-built a diocese.
Early life
Barry was ordainedOrdination
In general religious use, ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart as clergy to perform various religious rites and ceremonies. The process and ceremonies of ordination itself varies by religion and denomination. One who is in preparation for, or who is...
a priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
in 1925. He was a curate
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at St. Paul's, Flatbush. He served as rector at St. Gabriel's, Hollis, St. John's, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Located in Fairfield County, the city had an estimated population of 144,229 at the 2010 United States Census and is the core of the Greater Bridgeport area...
, and St. Luke's, Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, Illinois
Evanston is a suburban municipality in Cook County, Illinois 12 miles north of downtown Chicago, bordering Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north, with an estimated population of 74,360 as of 2003. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan...
. He was a bachelor his entire life.
Work as Bishop
"On May 2, 1945, ... Barry was elected Bishop Coadjutor of Albany." He was consecrated, in a "magnificent demonstration," at the Cathedral of All SaintsCathedral of All Saints
The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York is the central church of the Episcopal See of the Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany...
by Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop
The Presiding Bishop is an ecclesiastical position in some denominations of Christianity.- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America :The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is the chief ecumenical officer of the church, and the leader and caretaker for the bishops of the...
Most Reverend Henry St. George Tucker, incumbent Albany Bishop George Ashton Oldham
George Ashton Oldham
George Ashton Oldham was the third Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany in the United States from 1929 to 1950, during the turbulent times of The Great Depression and World War II. He was also notable as the primary author of the catechism used in the Episcopal Church USA for decades until...
, and "Bishop Stires, retired Bishop of Long Island, who had ordained Frederick Barry to the priesthood." Upon Bishop Oldham's retirement, Bishop Barry was "enthroned" in the cathedra
Cathedra
A cathedra or bishop's throne is the chair or throne of a bishop. It is a symbol of the bishop's teaching authority in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, and has in some sense remained such in the Anglican Communion and in Lutheran churches...
in the Cathedral of All Saints
Cathedral of All Saints
The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York is the central church of the Episcopal See of the Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany...
on January 25, 1950.
Bishop Barry travelled widely though the 19-county diocese to confirm parishioners, to ordain priests, and to preach. He specifically "was assigned jurisdiction over the missionary work of the Diocese." He founded "the Adirondack Mission... [f]or more than forty years, a team of clergy" to service the spiritual needs of several small parishes in the Adirondack Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are a mountain range located in the northeastern part of New York, that runs through Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saint Lawrence, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties....
area. He was an active leader in the Episcopal church.
In May 1950, at the end of a stormy Diocesan convention held at the Lake Placid Club
Lake Placid Club
The Lake Placid Club was a social and recreation club founded 1895 in Lake Placid, New York by Melvil Dewey, and intended as a place where educators might find health, strength and inspiration at modest cost...
, he nominated David E. Richards, then a priest at St. George's Church, Schenectady, who was elected his first suffragan bishop
Suffragan bishop
A suffragan bishop is a bishop subordinate to a metropolitan bishop or diocesan bishop. He or she may be assigned to an area which does not have a cathedral of its own.-Anglican Communion:...
. Richards served until 1957, when he was elected to be the Missionary Bishop of Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
.
He asked for a replacement, and the Very Rev. Allen W. Brown
Allen W. Brown
The Right Reverend Allen W. Brown was the fifth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Albany in the United States from 1961 to 1974, during turbulent times from the 1960s to the drafting of the new Book of Common Prayer.-Early life:...
, then Dean
Dean (religion)
A dean, in a church context, is a cleric holding certain positions of authority within a religious hierarchy. The title is used mainly in the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church.-Anglican Communion:...
of the Cathedral of All Saints
Cathedral of All Saints
The Cathedral of All Saints, Albany, New York is the central church of the Episcopal See of the Albany and the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Albany...
, was elected Suffragan Bishop
Suffragan bishop
A suffragan bishop is a bishop subordinate to a metropolitan bishop or diocesan bishop. He or she may be assigned to an area which does not have a cathedral of its own.-Anglican Communion:...
of Albany in October 1958, over Charles Bowen Persell, Jr., his only close competitor. Brown was consecrated on February 22, 1959, at St. John's Church, Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg is the name of several places in the United States of America:* Ogdensburg, New Jersey* Ogdensburg, New York* Ogdensburg, WisconsinOther uses:*Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge connects Ogdensburg, New York to Prescott in Canada...
, by Presiding Bishop
Presiding Bishop
The Presiding Bishop is an ecclesiastical position in some denominations of Christianity.- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America :The Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is the chief ecumenical officer of the church, and the leader and caretaker for the bishops of the...
the Most Reverend Arthur C. Lichtenberger
Arthur C. Lichtenberger
Arthur Carl Lichtenberger was a bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States. He served as Bishop of Missouri from 1952 to 1959, and as Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church from 1958 to 1964....
. In 1960, Bishop Barry died in a hospital after some time in ill health, and the see was left vacant. Brown was elected and consecrated bishop in 1961 to replace Barry. Barry is buried in the Lady Chapel of the Cathedral of All Saints.
External links
- Cathedral of All Saints web site
- Episcopal Diocese of Albany official web site
- Newsprint photograph of Bishop Barry
- Monograph on Bishop Barry from Project CanterburyProject CanterburyProject Canterbury is an online archive of material related to the history of Anglicanism. It was founded by Richard Mammana, Jr. in 1999, and is hosted by the non-profit Society of Archbishop Justus...
See also
- List of Episcopal bishops (U.S.)