Lawrence Thomas Persico

Lawrence Thomas Persico (November 21, 1950 –) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Erie.

Quotes

• I don't do church talk well. By that I mean, sometimes when you interview people in authority, they sound like stained glass windows. I come from a very simple background, a family of steelworkers. So, you learn to develop this ability to just say what you mean and not have any talking in circles or say a lot of words and not say anything. And this way there can be no ambiguity when I speak.
  • Challenges and 'a lot of hope': Persico reflects on 10 years as Erie's Catholic bishop (27 October 2022) Erie Times-News