A local Catholic priest who has been identified as Colin McKenna, was struck and killed by a Metro-North train on Wednesday in Westport, according to FOX CT. McKenna often celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Parish in Georgetown.
The Diocese of Bridgeport put out the following statement today:
The Diocese is shocked and profoundly distressed to learn of Fr. Colin McKenna’s tragic death yesterday in Westport.
Our condolences go out to his family and friends, his brother priests, and all those who will feel his loss.
Bishop Caggiano has asked for prayers for Fr. Colin and for his family during this most difficult time. “This is a great tragedy for our diocese, which Fr. Colin faithfully served throughout his priesthood. I would ask people to please pray for the repose of Fr. Colin’s soul and the consolation of his family.”
Fr. McKenna was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Rev. Edward M. Egan, third Bishop of Bridgeport, in May 1999. A native of Westport, he was a 1982 graduate of Fairfield Preparatory School and later graduated from the University of Vermont. He earned his Master of Divinity degree from Pope John XXIII Seminary in Weston, MA in 1999.
Fr. McKenna’s first assignment was as Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Shelton. He also served as Sacred Heart Parish in Georgetown, St. Roch Parish in Greenwich, St. Mary Parish in Greenwich, and in other parishes throughout the Diocese.
The bishop will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later this week.