Liam Stephen Cary | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Baker | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Baker |
| Appointed | March 8, 2012 |
| Installed | May 18, 2012 |
| Retired | July 10, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Robert F. Vasa |
| Successor | Thomas J. Hennen |
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| Ordination | September 5, 1992 by William Levada |
| Consecration | May 18, 2012 by John George Vlazny,Robert F. Vasa, andWilliam S. Skylstad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1947-08-21)August 21, 1947 (age 78) Portland, Oregon, US |
| Education | Mount Angel Seminary St. Patrick's Seminary Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Veritas vos liberabit (The truth will set you free) |
| Styles of Liam Stephen Cary | |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Liam Stephen Cary (born August 21, 1947) is an American prelate of theRoman Catholic Church. He had served as bishop of theDiocese of Baker inOregon since 2012 until his retirement on July 10, 2025
Liam Cary was born on August 21, 1947, inPortland, Oregon. Three years later the family moved toPrineville, Oregon. Liam Cary studied for the priesthood atMount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon andSt. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, California. Cary then entered residence at thePontifical North American College in Rome. He received aBachelor of Sacred Theology degree and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from thePontifical Gregorian University in Rome.[1] In 1970, he took a leave of absence from St. Patrick's seminary, returning to his studies 18 years later.[2]
Cary was ordained a priest for theArchdiocese of Portland by ArchbishopWilliam Levada on September 5, 1992.[3][4] After his ordination Cary served as theparochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish inSalem, Oregon (1992–1995), archdiocesan vocation director (1995–1999) and pastor at Sacred Heart ParishMedford, Oregon, St. Luke's Parish inWoodburn, Oregon (1999–2011) andSt. Mary's Parish inEugene, Oregon (2011–2012).[1][5]
Cary was named the bishop of Baker byPope Benedict XVI on March 8, 2012. His episcopal consecration took place on May 18, 2012, at the hands of ArchbishopJohn Vlazny. BishopsRobert F. Vasa andWilliam Skylstad were the co-consecrators.[3]
On July 10, 2025,Pope Leo XIV accepted Cary's resignation as bishop of Baker after he passed the mandatory retirement age of 75.[6]
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