Pius Anthony Benincasa

Pius Anthony Benincasa (July 8, 1913 – August 13, 1986) was a bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. He served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo from 1964–1986.

Most Reverend

Pius A. Benincasa
Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo
ChurchCatholic Church
SeeTitular See of Buruni
AppointedMay 8, 1964
In officeJune 29, 1964 - August 13, 1986
Orders
OrdinationMarch 12, 1937
ConsecrationJune 29, 1964
by James A. McNulty
Personal details
BornJuly 8, 1913
Niagara Falls, New York
DiedAugust 13, 1986(1986-08-13) (aged 73)
Buffalo, New York
MottoChristo Servire

Biography

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Benincasa was ordained a priest on March 27, 1937 for the Diocese of Buffalo. On May 8, 1964 Pope Paul VI appointed him as the Titular Bishop of Buruni and Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo. He was consecrated by Bishop James A. McNulty on June 29, 1964. The principal co-consecrators were Archbishop Celestine Damiano of Camden and Bishop James Navagh of Paterson. He attended the third and fourth sessions of the Second 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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References
  1. "Bishop Pius Anthony Benincasa". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
  2. "Bishops who are not Ordinaries of Sees". Giga-Catholic. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
–		 Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo
1964–1986		 Succeeded by
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