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As Father Bevilacqua, he served the diocese of Brooklyn for 34 years. During this time he also took several degrees, a doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome , his masters degree in Political Science from Columbia University , and a law degree, which he received at age 52. Bevilacqua was ordained an Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese Of Brooklyn in 1980 . He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese Of Pittsburgh in 1983 . He then replaced John Cardinal Krol in Philadelphia in 1987 . During a fifteen year stewardship of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Bevilacqua is remembered for his frequent visits to churches in the diocese, his knowledge of fiscal matters, and his conservatism. Chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pro-Life Committee, he spoke at a vigil mass before the anniversary of Roe V. Wade in January 2002: "My sisters and brothers, I am asking you to cry out. I am asking you to take up the pro-life banner by living pro-life lives every day and doing everything in your power to promote a pro-life lifestyle. Do not be afraid to speak up for life. Do not be afraid to speak up against whatever threatens life. If the weak and marginalized continue to be exploited, by our silence we betray not only our Christianity, but our humanity." He especially loved visiting schools and meeting the children of the diocese. Upon his 80th birthday, Bevilacqua became inelegable to serve as an elector during a Conclave , and retired as Archbishop of Philadelphia effective July 15 , 2003 . He was replaced by Archbishop Justin Rigali of St. Louis . His family is spread around the states, and he loves his nephews very much, including Michael Bevilacqua. EPISCOPAL SUCCESSION
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