Most Reverend Pius A. Benincasa | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop ofBuffalo | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Titular See ofBuruni |
| Appointed | May 8, 1964 |
| In office | June 29, 1964 - August 13, 1986 |
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| Ordination | March 12, 1937 |
| Consecration | June 29, 1964 by James A. McNulty |
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| Born | July 8, 1913 |
| Died | August 13, 1986(1986-08-13) (aged 73) |
| Motto | Christo Servire |
Pius Anthony Benincasa (July 8, 1913 – August 13, 1986) was abishop of theCatholic Church in theUnited States. He served as anauxiliary bishop of theDiocese of Buffalo from 1964 to 1986.
Born inNiagara Falls, New York, Benincasa was ordained a priest on March 27, 1937, for the Diocese of Buffalo. On May 8, 1964Pope Paul VI appointed him as theTitular Bishop ofBuruni and Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo. He was consecrated by BishopJames A. McNulty on June 29, 1964. The principal co-consecrators were ArchbishopCelestine Damiano ofCamden and BishopJames Navagh ofPaterson. He attended the third and fourth sessions of theSecond Vatican Council (1964-1965). Benincasa served as auxiliary bishop until his death on August 13, 1986, at the age of 73.[1][2]
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| Preceded by – | Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo 1964–1986 | Succeeded by – |
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