Reverend Jeffrey Ellis Appointed Diocesan Director of Vocations

Reverend Jeffrey Ellis Appointed Diocesan Director of Vocations

Posted on October 31, 2024 in: News, Vocations

October 25, 2024

The Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Apostolic Administrator of Norwich, has made the following clergy appointment:

Reverend Jeffrey Ellis, from Parochial Vicar, Saint Michael Parish to Diocesan Director of Vocations while continuing as Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal Office.

Effective November 4, 2024

Reverend Peter J. Langevin, Chancellor

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