Peter Anthony Libasci
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Peter Anthony Libasci is the tenth and current bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
, in the United States
.
, New York
. He attended St. Margaret School, Middle Village, N.Y., followed by Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Elmhurst, N.Y. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. John's University (New York), and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Meinrad School of Theology
. After the priestly ordination he received Masters degree in Theology-Catechetical Ministry at St. John's University.
. He served as parochial vicar at Saint Raymond’s Parish, East Rockaway
(1978–1982), and at Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, Deer Park, New York
(1982–1988); parish administrator at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Inwood
, (1988–1989), and then pastor of the same parish (1989–2000). From 2000 to 2007 Libasci was pastor at Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Montauk
On 10 December 2004, he was named Honorary Prelate
of His Holiness, by Pope John Paul II with the title of monsignor.
serving as co-consecrators.
As auxiliary bishop, he was episcopal vicar for the Vicariate East (Suffolk County), of the Diocese. He also served liturgy for the Ruthenian community, which celebrates liturgy in the Byzantine rite.
On 19 September 2011, bishop Libasci was named as the tenth bishop of Manchester
. He will be installed on 8 December 2011
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the region of New England in the United States comprising the entire state of New Hampshire...
, in the United States
United States
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.
Early life and education
Peter A. Libasci was born on 9 November 1951, in Jackson HeightsJackson Heights, Queens
Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in the Northwestern portion of the borough of Queens in New York, New York, United States. The neighborhood is part of Queens Community Board 3...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. He attended St. Margaret School, Middle Village, N.Y., followed by Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Elmhurst, N.Y. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from St. John's University (New York), and a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Meinrad School of Theology
Saint Meinrad School of Theology
The Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is located in Saint Meinrad in southern Indiana and is affiliated with the St. Meinrad Archabbey, which itself is affiliated with Einsiedeln Abbey in Switzerland...
. After the priestly ordination he received Masters degree in Theology-Catechetical Ministry at St. John's University.
Priesthood
On 1 April 1978, Libasci was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockville CentreRoman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre comprises the territory of Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York state, USA. Founded in 1957, this diocese was created from territory that once belonged to the Diocese of Brooklyn...
. He served as parochial vicar at Saint Raymond’s Parish, East Rockaway
East Rockaway, New York
East Rockaway is a village in Nassau County, New York, in the United States. The population was 9,818 at the 2010 census.The Incorporated Village of East Rockaway is in the town Hempstead, adjacent to Lynbrook, Hewlett and Oceanside. The primary ethnicities are mainly Italian and Irish...
(1978–1982), and at Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish, Deer Park, New York
Deer Park, New York
Deer Park is a hamlet and census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 27,745 at the 2010 census.-History:...
(1982–1988); parish administrator at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Inwood
Inwood, New York
Inwood is a hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population was 9,792 at the 2010 census.Inwood is included among the Five Towns, an informal grouping of villages and hamlets in Nassau County on the South Shore of western Long Island adjoining the...
, (1988–1989), and then pastor of the same parish (1989–2000). From 2000 to 2007 Libasci was pastor at Saint Therese of Lisieux Parish, Montauk
Montauk, New York
Montauk [ˈmɒntɒk] is a census-designated place that roughly corresponds to the hamlet with the same name located in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York, United States on the South Shore of Long Island. As of the United States 2000 Census, the CDP population was 3,851 as of 2000...
On 10 December 2004, he was named Honorary Prelate
Honorary Prelate
An Honorary Prelate of His Holiness is a priest to whom the Pope has granted this title. They are addressed as Monsignor and have certain privileges as regards ecclesiastical dress...
of His Holiness, by Pope John Paul II with the title of monsignor.
Episcopate
Mons. Libasci was named titular bishop of Satafis, and auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre, on 3 April 2007. He received his episcopal consecration on 1 June 2007 from William Murphy, bishop of Rockville Centre, with bishops Emil Aloysius Wcela, Paul Henry Walsh and John Charles DunneJohn Charles Dunne
John Charles Dunne is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is currently an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, serving since 1988.-Biography:...
serving as co-consecrators.
As auxiliary bishop, he was episcopal vicar for the Vicariate East (Suffolk County), of the Diocese. He also served liturgy for the Ruthenian community, which celebrates liturgy in the Byzantine rite.
On 19 September 2011, bishop Libasci was named as the tenth bishop of Manchester
Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the region of New England in the United States comprising the entire state of New Hampshire...
. He will be installed on 8 December 2011