Liam Cary

Liam Stephen Cary (born August 21, 1947) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He had served as bishop of the Diocese of Baker in Oregon since 2012 until his retirement on July 10, 2025.

Biography

Early life and education Liam Cary was born on August 21, 1947, in Portland, Oregon. Three years later the family moved to Prineville, Oregon. Liam Cary studied for the priesthood at Mount Angel Seminary in St. Benedict, Oregon and St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, California. Cary then entered residence at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In 1970, he took a leave of absence from St. Patrick's seminary, returning to his studies 18 years later.

Priesthood Cary was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Portland by Archbishop William Levada on September 5, 1992. After his ordination Cary served as the parochial vicar at St. Joseph Parish in Salem, Oregon (1992–1995), archdiocesan vocation director (1995–1999) and pastor at Sacred Heart Parish Medford, Oregon, St. Luke's Parish in Woodburn, Oregon (1999–2011) and St. Mary's Parish in Eugene, Oregon (2011–2012).

Bishop of Baker Cary was named the bishop of Baker by Pope Benedict XVI on March 8, 2012. His episcopal consecration took place on May 18, 2012, at the hands of Archbishop John Vlazny. Bishops Robert F. Vasa and William Skylstad were the co-consecrators.