See Erie Name Lawrence Persico | Denomination Roman Catholic Installed October 1, 2012 Appointed July 31, 2012 | |
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Ordination April 30, 1977
by William G. Connare Consecration October 1, 2012
by Charles J. Chaput Born November 21, 1950 (age 74)
Monessen, Pennsylvania ( 1950-11-21 ) Previous post Vicar General of the Diocese of Greensburg Diocese Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie | ||
Predecessor Donald Walter Trautman |
Lawrence Thomas Persico (born November 21, 1950) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church serving as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania since 2012.

Biography

On July 31, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI announced the appointment of bishop-elect Persico to the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania. He was consecrated on October 1, 2012 at the diocese's St. Peter Cathedral.
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