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Statement by Bishop Frank J. Caggiano Welcoming Bishop Christopher Coyne, Co-adjutor Archbishop of Hartford.
Today we send our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Bishop Christopher Coyne of Burlington Vermont who has been appointed as the Co-adjutor Archbishop of Hartford. He will succeed Archbishop Leonard Blair, who will retire next year.
As we prepare to welcome Bishop Coyne, we take this opportunity to send our abiding gratitude to Archbishop Blair who has faithfully shepherded the Archdiocese since 2013, with his prayerful, collegial and pastoral leadership in the State of Connecticut. The Diocese of Bridgeport was created out of the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1953, and we continue to share a close relationship of mutual support and cooperation—one that we look forward to continuing with Bishop Coyne.
Bishop Coyne is a man of the people, who understands the struggles and challenges faced by individual and families striving to lead faithful lives. As one who comes from a large, extended family, and who worked many jobs prior to his ordination, he has never lost touch with those he serves as pastor and shepherd.
We look forward to working with Bishop Coyne as we seek to walk with all in their faith journey, engage the young, and accompany those who are suffering, neglected, or unwanted by our society. His considerable communications skills and pastoral gifts will be of great service in the mission of evangelization and overall renewal of the Church.
As the Archdiocese of Hartford prepares for the welcoming ceremony, I ask all of the people of the Diocese of Bridgeport to join me in welcoming Bishop Coyne and asking for blessings upon him as he takes on the responsibilities of leadership with deep faith and joyful spirit.
