Daniel Patrick Reilly


Daniel Patrick Reilly
Bishop Emeritus of Worcester
ChurchRoman Catholic
MetropolisBoston
DioceseDiocese of Worcester
AppointedOctober 27, 1994
InstalledNovember 8, 1994
RetiredMarch 9, 2004
PredecessorTimothy Joseph Harrington
SuccessorRobert Joseph McManus
Previous post(s)Bishop of Norwich (1975–1994)
Orders
OrdinationMay 3, 1953
by Russell McVinney
ConsecrationAugust 6, 1975
by John Francis Whealon, Vincent Joseph Hines, and Louis Edward Gelineau
Personal details
Born(1928-05-12)May 12, 1928
DiedJune 18, 2024(2024-06-18) (aged 96)
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
EducationGrand Seminary in Saint-Brieuc, France
Boston College
MottoIn kindness and in truth
Styles of
Daniel Patrick Reilly
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Daniel Patrick Reilly (May 12, 1928 – June 18, 2024) was an American Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Norwich from 1975 to 1994 and as Bishop of Worcester from 1994 to 2004.

Reilly was named in multiple lawsuits that accused him of covering up molestation in the clergy. He denied any involvement.[1]

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