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Livestream of the Episcopal Ordination
of
The Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy
as the Sixth Bishop of Norwich

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Glossary of Terms – Episcopal Ordination & Installation

Clergy Titles

Cardinal: A senior Church official, usually a bishop, appointed by the Pope to serve as a principal advisor and elector in papal conclaves. Cardinals often oversee major dioceses or Vatican departments.
Deacon: An ordained minister who assists in liturgies, proclaims the Gospel, may preach, baptize, witness marriages, and perform charitable works. Deacons may be transitional (on the path to priesthood) or permanent.
His Excellency: A respectful address for bishops and archbishops in formal correspondence and ceremonial contexts.
Monsignor: An honorary title granted by the Pope to certain priests in recognition of their service. It does not convey sacramental authority but is a mark of distinction.
Most Reverend: The formal title used before the name of a bishop or archbishop (e.g., Most Reverend Richard F. Reidy).
Nuncio: A diplomatic representative of the Holy See to a country or group of countries. The nuncio also plays a key role in the selection of new bishops within that region.
Reverend: The general title used for priests and deacons in both written and spoken communication.
Vicar General: A priest appointed by the bishop with executive authority to assist in the administration of the diocese.

About Bishop Richard F. Reidy

Born in 1958 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the fourth child of Robert C. and Barbara A. (Lee) Reidy.
Graduated from the College of the Holy Cross (1980) and Boston College Law School (1983).
Practiced law for seven years with Mirick, O’Connell, DeMallie and Lougee in Worcester.
Entered seminary in 1990, studying at Saint Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore and later the North American College in Rome.
Earned degrees from the Gregorian University (S.T.B., 1993) and the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (M.A., Spirituality, 1994).
Ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Timothy J. Harrington on June 25, 1994, at Saint Paul Cathedral in Worcester.
Served as parochial vicar at St. Peter Parish, and later appointed Rector of Saint Paul Cathedral by Bishop Daniel P. Reilly (1995–2008).
Studied Canon Law at The Catholic University of America (2008–2010), returning to serve in the Diocesan Tribunal and as pastor of Saint Ann Church, Oxford.
Appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Worcester by Bishop Robert J. McManus in 2013 and named a monsignor in 2023.
Served as director or board member for organizations including Mohegan Council (Boy Scouts), Worcester County Food Bank, Visitation House, Anna Maria College, Saint Vincent Hospital, and All Saints Academy.
An avid outdoorsman who discerned his vocation in the mountains; enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing, and skiing.

About the Diocese

Established August 6, 1953
Area: Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham Counties in Connecticut; Fishers Island and part of Suffolk County, New York.

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 on May 9, 1995; consecrated July 27, 1995; appointed Bishop of Norwich March 11, 2003; installed as the fifth Bishop of Norwich on 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 the Diocese of Worcester October 27, 1994; installed there 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 December 9, 1953; transferred to the Diocese of Worcester August 12, 1959; retired March 31, 1983; died January 28, 1998.

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Episcopal Coat of Arms of Bishop Richard F. Reidy

Bishop Reidy’s coat of arms combines symbols of the Diocese of Norwich and his personal heraldry, reflecting his ministry, heritage, and spirituality.

Diocesan Arms (Left Side)

The left (dexter) side of the shield displays the diocesan arms of Norwich: a green field with golden trefoils representing St. Patrick, a castle tower symbolizing "Wich" (village), and a silver star representing “Nor” (North), also a traditional symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Personal Arms (Right Side)

The right (sinister) side holds Bishop Reidy’s personal arms: a blue background signifying devotion to Mary, a silver chevron representing Our Lady of the Snows and his love of nature, a brown six-pointed star evoking Carmelite spirituality and St. John of the Cross, a gold fleuretty cross referencing the Diocese of Worcester (where he served 30 years), and a swan on a calm sea symbolizing the Reidy family and the Connecticut shoreline.

Motto

Motto: Ut Cognoscant Te — “That They May Know You”

This phrase comes from John 17:3:
“Now this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”

It holds personal significance for Bishop Reidy, as it was inscribed on the frieze above the entrance to the Dinand Library at Holy Cross in Worcester, where he studied.

Episcopal Insignia

The coat of arms is completed with traditional episcopal insignia: a gold processional cross and a green galero with six tassels, signifying his office as bishop.

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