Richard Francis Reidy
Richard Francis Reidy | |
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| Bishop of Norwich | |
| Diocese | Norwich |
| Appointed | February 12, 2025 |
| Installed | April 29, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Michael Richard Cote |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 25, 1994 by Timothy Joseph Harrington |
| Consecration | April 29, 2025 by Christopher J. Coyne, Robert Joseph McManus, and James T. Ruggieri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1958 |
| Coat of arms | |
| Styles of Richard Francis Reidy | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Richard Francis Reidy (born May 30, 1958) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Norwich.
Biography
Reidy is a Worcester native. He was a lawyer in the 1980s before beginning his studies for the priesthood. He received a bachelor's degree in sacred theology from Gregorian University in Rome and a master's degree in spirituality from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, also in Rome.
On June 25, 1994, Reidy was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
Pope Francis appointed Reidy bishop for the Diocese of Norwich on February 12, 2025.[1][2][3] On April 29, 2025, Reidy was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
References
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 12.02.2025". Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich". Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ "New bishop named for the Diocese of Norwich: What to know about Monsignor Richard Reidy". Retrieved February 12, 2025.