RIP MSGR. TERRY RICHEY, APOSTLE TO THE ADDICTED

Msgr. Terry Richey, archdiocese of LA, died on the winter solstice 2022. He's on a plane here, no doubt en route to give a 12-step retreat. As drug and alcohol liaiason for the archdiocese for many years, he helped thousands.

Here’s how this week’s arts and culture column begins:

When I came into the Church 26 years ago, I wasn’t friends with a single practicing Catholic, much less a Catholic who might understand that I’d been led to Christ through my recovery from alcoholism.

Then I met Msgr. Thomas Terrence Richey, known by recovering alcoholics and addicts throughout the archdiocese and beyond as Father Terry.

Anyone who knew Father Terry knew that he was the king of the one-liner. 

“Drinking never made me happy — but it made me feel like I was going to be happy in 15 minutes.” 

READ THE WHOLE PIECE HERE.

4 Replies to “RIP MSGR. TERRY RICHEY, APOSTLE TO THE ADDICTED”

  1. Mary Ann Durbin says: Reply

    Beautiful. I wish I could attend his funeral Mass.

    1. HEATHER KING says: Reply

      Here’s the zoom link, Mary Ann, just in case you want to join in that way:
      https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87376536452?pwd=L0dXblM2cXRkNU5NYktaanJ0UXQ0dz09

      Meeting ID: 873 7653 6452
      Passcode: 011023

  2. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Death shall have no dominion.

    1. HEATHER KING says: Reply

      You’re so right, Brother Rex! Blessed Epiphany.

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