Peter Leo Gerety

Peter Leo Gerety (July 19, 1912 – September 20, 2016) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Portland and as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Newark.

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 * For the good of God's Church and for my own peace of mind, I believe it is time of a younger man to take over the reins of office here in Newark. I have done my best and I am very happy now to step aside.
 * "Happy Birthday Archbishop Gerety Archbishop Reflects on his Ministry" (27 June 2007) The Catholic Advocate