Claude E. Payne
The Right Reverend Claude E. Payne | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Texas | |
Payne at the funeral of George H. W. Bush in Houston, December 2018 | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Texas |
| Elected | June 18, 1993 |
| In office | 1995-2003 |
| Predecessor | Maurice M. Benitez |
| Successor | Don A. Wimberly |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1964 |
| Consecration | October 9, 1993 by Edmond L. Browning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1932 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Barbara Payne |
Claude Edward Payne (born June 19, 1932) was the seventh Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas in The Episcopal Church between 1995 and 2003.