Father Cunningham announces resignation
NORWICH – Parishioners at St. Bartholomew’s and St. Paul’s Catholic Churches in Norwich received a shock this weekend when Father Douglas Cunningham announced he will be resigning at the end of June due to health reasons.
“It’s going to be a terrible loss to this community,” said St. Bartholomew’s Trustee Linda Natoli of Norwich, who said the news came as a “total shock.” The announcement stunned many, she said, when it was made to the congregations of both churches during masses held on Saturday and Sunday.
“I think our ground has been shaken,” said parishioner Frank Speziale, who expressed concern both for the priest’s health and the fate of the local parish.
“I truly wish him well and I hope he can overcome this difficult moment for the sake of his family and his health,” he said.
Cunningham, 52, has served as the pastor of the two local catholic churches since 2000. Prior to that, he was pastor of St. Paul’s church for 6 years, according to parish historian JoAnn Testani.
The parish has not issued a statement regarding Cunningham’s resignation and the pastor could not be reached for comment.
“It’s going to be a terrible loss to this community,” said St. Bartholomew’s Trustee Linda Natoli of Norwich, who said the news came as a “total shock.” The announcement stunned many, she said, when it was made to the congregations of both churches during masses held on Saturday and Sunday.
“I think our ground has been shaken,” said parishioner Frank Speziale, who expressed concern both for the priest’s health and the fate of the local parish.
“I truly wish him well and I hope he can overcome this difficult moment for the sake of his family and his health,” he said.
Cunningham, 52, has served as the pastor of the two local catholic churches since 2000. Prior to that, he was pastor of St. Paul’s church for 6 years, according to parish historian JoAnn Testani.
The parish has not issued a statement regarding Cunningham’s resignation and the pastor could not be reached for comment.
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