Daniel Corrigan facts for kids
Daniel N. Corrigan, born as Daniel Pink (October 25, 1900 – September 21, 1994), was an American church leader in the Episcopal Church. He served as a Suffragan bishop (a bishop who helps another bishop) for the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado from 1958 to 1970. Bishop Corrigan was known for his modern ideas within the Church and his work for social justice.
Quick facts for kids Daniel Corrigan |
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| Suffragan Bishop of Colorado | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Colorado |
| Elected | February 12, 1958 |
| In Office | 1958–1960 |
| Successor | Edwin B. Thayer |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 21, 1925 |
| Consecration | May 1, 1958 by Henry Knox Sherrill |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Daniel Pink |
| Born | October 25, 1900 Rochester, Minnesota, United States |
| Died | September 21, 1994 (aged 93) Santa Barbara, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Herbert Pink & Catherine Burns |
| Spouse | Miriam Wallace Elizabeth Waters
(m. 1926) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Nashotah House |
Early Life and Education
Daniel Corrigan was born on October 25, 1900, in Rochester, Minnesota. His father, Herbert Pink, was an engineer, and his mother, Catherine Burns, was a professional harp player. He spent most of his childhood in California and Mexico.
He went to Los Angeles High School and graduated in 1917. After high school, he joined the United States Navy. He served in submarines in the North Atlantic during World War I. Because he was underage when he joined, he used a different name.
After the war, he joined the United States Merchant Marine, which transports goods by sea. When he returned home, he legally changed his name to Daniel Corrigan. He married Miriam Wallace, who later passed away.
Corrigan then decided to train to become a minister. He studied at Nashotah House and earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1925. In 1926, he married Elizabeth Waters. Later, in 1956, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Nashotah House.
Church Ministry
Daniel Corrigan became a deacon on June 1, 1924, and a priest on May 21, 1925. He served in several churches across the United States:
- From 1925 to 1931, he was the leader of the Church of St John the Baptist in Portage, Wisconsin.
- From 1931 to 1944, he led Zion Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
- From 1944 to 1948, he was the leader of Grace and St Peter's Church in Baltimore.
- From 1948 to 1958, he led St Paul's Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Becoming a Bishop
On February 12, 1958, Daniel Corrigan was chosen to be a bishop. He was elected as the Suffragan Bishop of Colorado. He accepted this role and was officially made a bishop on May 1, 1958. The main leader of the Episcopal Church, Henry Knox Sherrill, performed the ceremony.
Bishop Corrigan resigned from his role as Suffragan Bishop on June 1, 1960. He took on a new important job as the Director of the Home Department for the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church. In this role, he helped lead the church's work across the country until 1968.
Working for Social Change
Bishop Corrigan was well-known for his strong support of civil rights, human rights, and peace.
- In the 1930s, he worked with a group called the Minnesota Council of Human Relations. They helped support Native Americans in Minnesota.
- He also spoke out against the Vietnam War.
- In 1963, he marched with Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington D.C. He was there when Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Within the Episcopal Church, Bishop Corrigan was one of the first leaders to speak up for fairness and inclusion for all people. He also helped people who were very ill in Los Angeles. He is also remembered for being one of three bishops who took a big step on July 29, 1974. They ordained eleven women to become priests. This happened two years before the main church meeting officially voted to allow women to be priests.
