About the Diocese
Established August 6, 1953
Area: All of the counties of Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham in the State of Connecticut and Fishers Island; a portion of Suffolk County in the State of New York.
Sixth Bishop – Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy, D.D.
Ordained a priest on June 25, 1994; appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of Norwich on February 12, 2025; consecrated and installed as the sixth Bishop of Norwich on April 29, 2025, at St. Patrick Cathedral, Norwich.
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Former Bishops
Fifth Bishop Bishop Emeritus - Most Reverend Michael R. Cote, D.D., ordained June 29, 1975, appointed Titular Bishop of Cebarades and Auxiliary Bishop of Portland May 9, 1995; consecrated July 27, 1995; appointed Bishop of Norwich March 11, 2003; Installed May 14, 2003. Retired September 3, 2024.
Fourth Bishop - Most Reverend Daniel A. Hart, D.D., ordained February 2, 1953,
appointed Titular Bishop of Tepelta and Auxiliary Bishop of Boston August 30, 1976;
consecrated October 18, 1976; appointed Bishop of Norwich September 12, 1995, installed November 1, 1995; retired March 11, 2003; died January 14, 2008.
Third Bishop - Most Reverend Daniel P. Reilly, D.D.; ordained May 30, 1953; appointed
June 17, 1975; consecrated August 6, 1975; transferred to See of Worcester, October 27, 1994; installed December 8, 1994; retired March 9, 2004.
Second Bishop - Most Reverend Vincent J. Hines, D.D., J.C.D., ordained May 2, 1937;
appointed November 27, 1959; consecrated March 17, 1960; retired June 17, 1975;
died April 23, 1990.
First Bishop - Most Reverend Bernard J. Flanagan, D.D., J.C.D., ordained December 8, 1931; consecrated November 30, 1953; installed Dec. 9, 1953; transferred to See of Worcester August 12, 1959; retired March 31, 1983; died January 28, 1998.
Statistical Summary
Priests:
|
|
| Diocesan |
85 |
| Religious |
33 |
| From Other Dioceses |
5 |
| Total |
123 |
| Deacons |
57 |
| Brothers, Religious |
12 |
| Sisters, Religious |
122 |
| Parishes |
51 |
Schools:
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|
| High School Number |
6 |
| High School Enrollment |
1749 |
| Elementary School Number |
9 |
| Elementary School Enrollment |
1394 |
| Total Catholic population |
230,108 |
| Total population |
705,545 |