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His Excellency

Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico

Bishop

Diocese of Erie

Born: November 21, 1950 · Monessen · Age 75
Ordained priest: April 30, 1977
Ordained bishop: October 1, 2012
Rite: Latin

A priest for 49 years, 5 months

A bishop for 14 years

11 months since resignation submitted

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Nov 1950

Born

November 21, 1950 · Monessen

Apr 1977

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 30, 1977

Jul 2012

Appointed Bishop of Erie

July 31, 2012 · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Oct 2012

Ordained Bishop

October 1, 2012

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