“Didn’t we have a glorious time!” October 30, 2013 By Collegeville Institute Leave a Comment Thomas Hoyt, Jr., Senior Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, died on October 27 at age 72. From 1977 to 2001 he served on the board of directors of the Collegeville Institute, and was subsequently elected an honorary life member. In 1984 he lived at the Institute as a participant in the Resident Scholars Program.