E M Dempsey

E.M. Dempsey is the eldest son of John N. Dempsey and Mary Frey Dempsey. He was born and raised in the small mill town of Putnam. CT. Starting at age fourteen, Ed studied for the priesthood in Connecticut, Rochester, New York, and lssy-les-Monlineaux, France (a Parisian suburb). He was ordained a priest of the diocese of Norwich, CT in 1967. Although now retired, he continues with priestly duties in parishes on weekends and in giving retreats as invited. In his active days, Ed worked in the field of social services, principally as the Executive Director of a community - based behavioral health agency. In retirement, Ed has returned home to Connecticut's Quiet Corner and the village of North Woodstock.

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