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Msgr. Kevin T. Royal
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PastorMsgrRoyalsmcr.orgMsgr. Royal grew up in nearby Stratford. He completed his theological studies at the Pontifical American College in Rome and was ordained in St. Augustine Cathedral in 1985. He holds a licentiate in biblical theology from the Gregorian University in Rome.
Before Msgr. Royal became pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Stamford in 2013, he served as parochial vicar to the parish.
In 2006, Msgr. Royal served as episcopal vicar for clergy of the Diocese of Bridgeport
He was named chaplain to His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, carrying the title “Monsignor” in 2008.
Msgr. Royal also served at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Riverside and St. Aloysius Parish in New Canaan before becoming rector of St. John Fisher Seminary in Stamford in 1996. In the past, the monsignor has served as director of the diocesan Office of Ecumenical and Inter-religious Affairs, director of continuing formation of priests and coordinator for the ministry to the newly ordained.
Monsignor Royal has been pastor of St. Mary Parish since August 2019.
