On February 1,1892, Father Shahan was succeeded by Reverend Peter Kennedy. During Father Kennedy's pastorate Sacred Heart mission church in Norwichtown was opened. It became a parish in 1902.

Reverend Pewter M. Kennedy
Pastor 1892 - 1897

Father Kennedy served St. Patrick's Parish until November 27,1897. The next pastor was Reverend Hugh Treanor.

It had been Father Shahan's intention to replace the bell in the church steeple, but the school and other obligations had taken priority. Fortunately, in 1900, John Byrne, a member of the famous theatrical family, "The Eight Bells," donated a bell more fitting for the lofty steeple. It weighed 3,600 pounds and was installed as a memorial to John Byrne's mother. It was inscribed in Latin. Translated, it reads, "For the greater glory of God, and in the honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of St. Patrick, the patron of this church" When the church was renovated In 1954, a Jewish friend of the parish donated an automatic electric bell ringer.

Reverend Hugh Treanor
Pastor, 1897 - 1912

In preparation for the consecration of the church which would take place in 1911 when all debts on the church would be liquidated, Father Treanor supervised the redecorating of the building in 1908. The renovation cost eleven thousand dollars.

A Mass including the Sisters of Mercy and the Knights of Columbus in days of yore

On September 24,1911, St. Patrick's Church was solemnly consecrated by Bishop John J. Nilan. To signify that the church was consecrated, twelve stone crosses were placed on the walls of the building Interior. The celebrant of the Mass was Rt. Reverend Thomas D. Beaven, nephew of Reverend Daniel Kelly, first resident pastor in Norwich. Most Reverend Louis Walsh, Bishop of Portland, Maine, preached the sermon. Reverend Terrence Sheehy, a famous retreat master, preached at the vesper service.

Father Treanor was transferred to Waterbury in 1912, and Reverend John Broderick assumed the pastorate of St. Patrick's.

Reverend John Broderick
Pastor, 1912 - 1921

In October, 1913, the new St. Joseph's Cemetery was opened and consecrated by Bishop Nilan. In 1915 and 1916, Father Broderick acquired two parcels of land on the corner of Broadway and Otis Street.

Reverend Michael H. May was appointed new pastor of St. Patrick's Parish on June 15,1921. He was later named a Domestic Prelate by Pope Plus XI. He died in 1936.

Right Reverend Michael H. May
Pastor, 1921 - 1936

A graduation group "in the flair and style of 1935 with Monsignor May in their midst"

The next pastor, Reverend Alexander F. Mitchell, supervised extensive improvements and repairs to the parish plant. The cost of updating and refurbishing the church basement, school, rectory, and convent, amounted to almost $100,000. That he was able to do so during the hard times of the Depression years, is a testament to the faith of the parishioners.

Right Reverend Alexander F. Mitchell
Pastor, 1936 - 1950

In 1938, a hurricane destroyed the beautiful St. Patrick's window in the transept and caused other damage. Repairs amounted to an additional $25,000. Father Mitchell had hoped to renovate the church during his pastorate, but World War II broke out, and other matters required his attention. He died on January 2,1950.

With the Diamond Jubilee scheduled for 1954, Bishop O'Brien of Hartford, recalled Reverend John J. Reilly from Washington, D.C. where he was serving as Director of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to serve as pastor of St. Patrick's. Father Reilly, who had served as a curate at St. Patrick's from 1924 to 1935, was instructed to renovate the church.

Monsignor John J. Reilly
Pastor, 1954 - 1961

Alfred Reinhardt and Associates was the architectural firm employed to conduct the renovations. As with the original church construction, local firms were employed as much as possible. According to the 1954 history. "Every shingle on the roof, and every stone in the structure was examined and cared for .... The galleries were removed, and the choir loft brought down to scale. New confessionals and Stations of the Cross were erected. Screens were added to the sanctuary to give it the cathedral look The true canons of Christian art were observed when a baldacchino was raised over the marble mensa of the old altar …"

The Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. of Boston, Massachusetts built the Cathedral organ (Opus 1267) in 1954. The new instrument was included in the plans for an extensive renovation of the Cathedral's interior. Because of the new organ's design and larger size, an additional lower loft had to be built to accommodate the organ's console and Cathedral musicians. Few details are known as to why Aeolian-Skinner was chosen to build the new instrument, but thanks must be given to then organist, Mr. Henry LaFontaine and his pastor, Monsignor John J. Reilly for their decision.

For forty-six years Opus 1267 performed flawlessly for Cathedral liturgies and concerts. However, the signs of age and wear were becoming so apparent that in 2000 the Cathedral Parish, under the leadership of its pastor, Monsignor Anthony Rosaforte, realized that the time for renovation was at hand. Austin Organs of Hartford, Connecticut was chosen for the work that began in November of 2001.

The entire organ was disassembled, cleaned, releathered and rewired. The console's pedalboard was resurfaces and the manuals (keyboards) were recovered in bone. The electro-pneumatic console actions were removed (placed in storage) and replaced by a modern solid-state switching system and multi-level memory combination action. In addition to all of the pipes being cleaned, the pedal facade pipes were also painted. The project also included the addition of a Zimbelstern and a Horizontal Trumpet 8'. Although the organ was back in service for Holy Thursday, the renovation was not completed until August of 2002.

There are many individuals who deserve great thanks for their work in restoring the Cathedral organ. However, this project would not have been possible without the generosity of the parishioners of Saint Patrick Cathedral. Thanks to all for your help in restoring our "King of Instruments" for the glory of God and His Church.

The extensive remodeling, which included new furnishings, the rebuilding of the organ, and landscaping, cost approximately $400,000.

Monsignor Joseph V. King
Pastor, 1961 - 1971

Monsignor James J. O'Brien
Pastor, 1971 - 1989

The 1979 centennial graduation class with (front row) Sister Blanche Ouellette, principal, Monsignor O'brien, Bishop Reilly, Sister Helen Francis and Mr. Gerald Chester, teachers.

Monsignor Anthony S. Rosaforte
Pastor, 1989 - Current