Anthony Pilla
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| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
|---|---|
| Senior posting | |
| See | Cleveland |
| Title | Bishop of Cleveland |
| Period in office | 1980 – 2006 |
| Predecessor | James Aloysius Hickey |
| Successor | Richard Lennon |
| Religious career | |
| Priestly ordination | May 23, 1959 |
| Previous bishoprics | Bishop of Cleveland (auxiliary), Bishop of Scardona (titular) |
| Previous post | Bishop |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | November 12, 1932 |
| Place of birth | Cleveland, Ohio |
Anthony Michael Pilla (born November 12, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio) was bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1959 and elevated to bishop on January 6, 1981. He was elected president of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops in November, 1995. In January, 2006, Pilla announced his retirement. He was replaced by Richard Lennon on May 15, 2006. Bishop Pilla was thought to have retired due to cardiovascular problems; he is known to have undergone open-heart bypass surgery.
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