Allen L. Bartlett

Allen Lyman Bartlett Jr. (born September 20, 1929) is an Episcopal priest who became coadjutor bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the fourth largest in the country. He succeeded Bishop Lyman Ogilby as the diocese's 14th bishop until his retirement. After retirement, he assisted in his former diocese as well as other dioceses, including the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (2001-2004).

Early life, education and family life Born in Alabama, Bartlett graduated from the University of the South in 1951. He worked as a reporter and served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Hawai'i as a Lieutenant (junior grade). He attended the Virginia Theological Seminary, which awarded him a Master of Divinity degree. He later received D.D. degrees from both institutions. He married the former Jerriette Kohlmeier

He moved to Philadelphia in 1986 to become coadjutor to bishop Lyman Ogilby, and succeeded him as bishop. Approximately 6500 people and 17 bishops led by Presiding Bishop Edmund L. Browning and bishop Ogilby attended his consecration at the Philadelphia Civic Center.

Since his retirement, Bishop Bartlett has assisted in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington (2001-2004) (initially with congregations resisting bishop pro tempore Jane Holmes Dixon and later under Bishop John Chane. He also participated in the Pennsylvania diocese's oral history project.