Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt became the fourth bishop of Greensburg March 4, 2004. The three bishops and one auxilary bishop who served before him each left a mark on the rich tradition and history of the church of Greensburg.   

Below is a look at the history of these four men.

Bishop Hugh L. Lamb (1952-59)

Bishop Hugh L. Lamb brought a vision for schools, hospitals and institutions to care for the elderly. Under his direction, nearly $6.5 million was spent on construction or additions to existing facilities. Eight new schools were created and 10 new parishes were established. 

Read more about Bishop Lamb.

Bishop William G. Connare (1960-87)

On May 4, 1960, Bishop William G. Connare, a Pittsburgh native, was consecrated and installed as the second bishop of the diocese. He served as spiritual leader of for more than 27 years, directing it through the changes of the Second Vatican Council and into the latter part of the 1980s. Early in his tenure, Bishop Connare established The Catholic Accent, which was first published June 1, 1961. 

Read more about Bishop Connare.

Bishop Anthony G. Bosco (1987-04)

Installed as the third bishop of Greensburg June 30, 1987, Bishop Anthony G. Bosco has served the church as a bishop for more than 35 of his nearly 60 years as a priest. Sincerely committed to the Second Vatican Council’s call to the laity, Bishop Bosco’s tenure in Greensburg has been marked by a multitude of efforts designed to catechize the laity and bring it into a richer involvement with the church. 

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Bishop Norbert F. Gaughan, the only auxiliary bishop to serve the diocese, was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh Nov. 4, 1945. He was in his first assignment, parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Uniontown, when the Greensburg diocese was formed. 

Read more about Bishop Gaughan.