Peter Leo Gerety
American prelate and bishop
Born
July 19th, 1912
113 years ago
Died
September 20th, 2016
8 years ago — 104 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Ordained as a priest in 1940, served as the bishop of the Diocese of Portland, Maine from 1972 to 1986 and the bishop of the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey from 1974 until retirement in 1986. Gerety contributed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council and worked on various social justice initiatives during his tenure. He was created a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1986. He continued to engage with the church community and maintain an active role within it after retirement.
Served as bishop of the Diocese of Newark
Created cardinal by Pope John Paul II
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