Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich

The Diocese of Norwich (Latin: Diœcesis Norvicensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in Connecticut and a small part of New York. It was created on August 6, 1953 by Pope Pius XII.

Not to be confused with the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia centred on Norwich, England, or the Anglican Diocese of Norwich.

Diocese of Norwich

Diœcesis Norvicensis
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Norwich
Location
Country United States
TerritoryMiddlesex County, New London County, Windham County, Tolland County, Connecticut, and Fishers Island, New York.
Ecclesiastical provinceHartford
MetropolitanHartford
DeaneriesMiddletown, New London, Norwich, Old Saybrook, Putnum, Vernon, Willimantic
Coordinates41°31′50″N 72°04′38″W
Statistics
Population
- Catholics (including non-members)
228,520 (32.1%)
Parishes76
Information
DenominationCatholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
EstablishedAugust 6, 1953
CathedralCathedral of Saint Patrick
Patron saintSt. Anne
St. Patrick
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopMichael Richard Cote
Metropolitan ArchbishopLeonard Paul Blair
Vicar GeneralMsgr. Leszek T. Janik, J.C.L., V.G.
Judicial VicarVery Rev. Ted F. Tumicki, S.T.L., J.C.L., J.V.
Bishops emeritusDaniel Anthony Hart (deceased)
Map
Website
norwichdiocese.org

Its canonical territory consists of the Connecticut counties of Middlesex, New London, Windham and Tolland. It also includes Fishers Island in New York. The Diocese of Norwich is one of three Roman Catholic Dioceses in the United States to have territory in more than one state, the others being the Diocese of Gallup and the Diocese of Wilmington. (The Washington archdiocese has DC and 5 Maryland counties.) From 1781, Lebanon, just northwest of Norwich, is the place in which the Catholic "Mass was first celebrated, continuously and for a long period, within the limits of the State of Connecticut."[1]

Bishops
Chancery

Bishops of Norwich
  1. Bernard Joseph Flanagan (1953-1959), appointed Bishop of Worcester
  2. Vincent Joseph Hines (1959-1975)
  3. Daniel Patrick Reilly (1975-1994), appointed Bishop of Worcester
  4. Daniel Anthony Hart (1995-2003)
  5. Michael Richard Cote (2003–present)

Other priests of the diocese who became bishops

Elementary schools (PreK-Grade 8)
  • Sacred Heart School, Groton
  • Sacred Heart School, Taftville
  • Saint James School, Danielson
  • Saint John School, Old Saybrook
  • Saint John Paul II School, Middletown
  • Saint Joseph School, Baltic
  • Saint Joseph School, New London
  • Saint Joseph School, North Grosvernordale
  • Saint Mary-Saint Joseph School, Willimantic
  • Saint Michael School, Pawcatuck
  • Saint Patrick Cathedral School, Norwich

High schools

Holy Apostles College and Seminary

The Diocese also funds Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell which is both a two and four-year institution that offers various undergraduate and graduate degrees programs in various majors.[2]

Reports of sex abuse

On February 10, 2019, the Diocese of Norwich unveiled a list of 43 credibly accused clergy.[3] 3 more names were added to this list on February 22, 2019.[4] On July 15, 2021, the Bishop announced that due to about 60 abuse cases against the Diocese related to the former Mount Saint John School in Deep River that the Diocese of Norwich had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. [5]

See also

References
  1. Right Rev. Thomas S. Duggan, D.D., The Catholic Church in Connecticut, 1930, p.13-14
  2. "About Us". Holy Apostles College & Seminary. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  3. Altimari, Dave (February 10, 2019). "Norwich diocese identifies 43 priests accused of sexually abusing children, says it paid $7.7 million in settlements". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  4. Graziano, Frankie (February 22, 2019). "More Men Put On Diocese Of Norwich 'Sexual Abuse Of A Minor' List". Connecticut Public Radio. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  5. Penney, John. "Norwich's Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy protection due to sexual abuse lawsuits". Norwich Bulletin.


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