CONNECTICUT
CT Post
Daniel Tepfer
Published 6:54 pm, Sunday, January 26, 2014
STRATFORD — With resounding applause from his congregation, Monsignor Martin Ryan apologized Sunday for the recent Connecticut Post story detailing sexual assault and harassment allegations against him.
“I’m very upset with the article and I’m sorry that you had to read it,” Ryan began each Mass from the altar at Our Lady of Grace Church.
While Ryan neither admitted nor denied the allegations, he said he continues to seek counseling and “spiritual direction,” and has the support of the bishop. Ryan was appointed pastor of the 60-year-old church on Second Hill Lane on Jan. 18.
“There is no question I will continue as pastor of the parish,” Ryan added to applause.
Parishioners who were questioned as they left the church overwhelmingly said they support Ryan as their pastor.
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