“On January 13, 1962, the Cardinal met the clergy of Cavite under the Vicar Forane, Msgr. Pedro Abad, and some prominent faithful of Cavite. On February 24, 1962, His Excellency, Most Rev. Artemio Casas, D.D., was solemnly consecrated as Bishop at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Manila. The clergy of Cavite paid their homage to their new bishop. On March 24, 1962, the people of Imus and the representatives of the different towns of Cavite met in Imus under the leadership of the Vicar General, Msgr. Pedro Abad. Committees were set up and plans were made for the canonical erection of the Diocese and the installation of the new Bishop."

“At the entrance of the Cathedral, the new Bishop was met by Msgr. Abad. After kissing the crucifix held by the latter and the sprinkling of the holy water and incensation, the Bishop and his entourage proceeded to the altar. Cardinal Santos was fetched from the Bishop’s Palace and was also accorded the same ceremonies. The rite of the canonical erection of the new Diocese followed accordingly. Then the Cardinal installed the new Bishop."