Pope names new bishop for Diocese of Norwich

Pope Francis appoints 3 new bishops to U.S. dioceses
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses of Sioux City, Iowa, and Norwich, Connecticut, all received new appointments.
Pope Francis names the next Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City
Father David Esquiliano, who serves as the judicial vicar of the diocese, and pastor of Cathedral Parish, said in an article written in Lumen Media that the Pope will accept Bishop Nickless’s resignation when he is able to appoint a new bishop.
Local priest named Bishop of Catholic Diocese in Iowa
John Keehner, Youngstown, Ohio priest named Bishop of Catholic Diocese in Sioux City, Iowa Alexis Ohanian responded directly to Stephen A. Smith after the media personality said on ESPN, “If I’m married and my wife is going to join trolling her ex…you don’t belong with me.”
Vicar general of Diocese of Worcester, Mass., named bishop of Norwich, Conn.
Bishop-designate Reidy's episcopal ordination and installation will be April 29 at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich.
New Bishop named for Sioux City Catholic Diocese
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement request for Sioux City Catholic Diocese Bishop Walter Nickless. Bishop Nickless has served Sioux City since 2006 and says he submitted his request for retirement in May of 2022 as is required when you turn 75.
Massachusetts monsignor named new bishop of Diocese of Norwich
Monsignor Richard F. Reidy had just returned to the Diocese of Worcester chancery in Massachusetts last week after a day of skiing at nearby Wachusett Mountain when he got an unexpected phone call. On the other end of the line was Cardinal Christophe Pierre,
Worcester native named Catholic bishop of Norwich, Connecticut
A high-ranking official in the Catholic Diocese of Worcester has been appointed by Pope Francis as the next bishop of Norwich, Connecticut. Monsignor Richard F. Reidy, 66, who is vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Worcester Diocese,
Bishop R. Walker Nickless retiring from the Sioux City Diocese: What are his retirement plans?
Bishop R. Walker Nickless has spent 19 years leading the Diocese of Sioux City. And with a new bishop expected to take his ...
New bishop named for the Diocese of Norwich: What to know about Monsignor Richard Reidy
The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Monsignor Richard F. Reidy as its new bishop, following a decision by ...
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Bishop in Argentina resigns for ‘personal’ reasons after 2 years in office
Domínguez’s predecessor in San Rafael is Bishop Eduardo María Taussig, who resigned in 2022 at the age of 67, after an ...
Get to know the Dioceses of Sioux City’s 8th Bishop, Father John Keehner
Father John Keehner received a phone call and was “called” to fill a new role as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City ...
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Pope Francis names Ohio pastor of four parishes as bishop of Sioux City, Iowa
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop R. Walker Nickless, 77, and appointed Father John E. Keehner Jr., pastor ...
Pope appoints new Bishop for Diocese of Norwich as details of proposed settlement with sex abuse victims emerge
Pope Francis has appointed a new Bishop for the Diocese of Norwich on Wednesday. The Vatican made the official announcement ...
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Former Stark County priest appointed as bishop in Iowa
A priest who served two Stark County parishes has been named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City in Iowa.