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His Excellency

Most Rev. Pius A. Benincasa

Born: July 8, 1913 · Niagara Falls · Died aged 73
Ordained priest: March 27, 1937
Ordained bishop: June 29, 1964
Died: August 13, 1986
Rite: Latin

A priest for 49 years, 4 months

A bishop for 22 years, 1 month

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Jul 1913

Born

July 8, 1913 · Niagara Falls

Mar 1937

Ordained to the Priesthood

March 27, 1937

May 1964

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo

May 8, 1964 · Buffalo, New York, United States

Jun 1964

Ordained Bishop

June 29, 1964

Most Rev. James A. McNulty

Most Rev. James J. Navagh

Aug 1986

Died

August 13, 1986