Msgr. Coyle said, "I am humbled by this expression of recognition from the Holy Father. His continued love and care for the Archdiocese demonstrates great confidence in the leadership of Cardinal Seán and the priests with whom I serve. I am also grateful to the Cardinal who is our shepherd and for his support in my ministry these past many years. He inspires in each of us the desire to help our people grow closer to God each and every day. We are all called to holiness and it is my continued prayer that we accept the Lord's call to discipleship today and always."

Msgr. Coyle was born on June 9, 1951 in Weymouth, Mass. A graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth, he earned degrees from St. John Seminary (A.B.), St. John Seminary School of Theology (M.Div.), and Cambridge College (M.Ed.). He was ordained a priest on May 21, 1977 at Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston. In July 2008 he was appointed Episcopal Vicar for the Merrimack Region by the cardinal. He previously was Cabinet Secretary for Pastoral and Ministerial Services for the Archdiocese. Among his parish assignments he has served at St. Patrick Parish in Brockton, St. Bridget Parish in Framingham, St. Michael Parish in Avon, St. Peter Parish in Norwood, St. Mary of the Nativity Parish in Scituate, St. Patrick Parish in Lowell. He previously served as Chaplain at Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton and Director of Campus Ministry at Framingham State University.

He has been a member of the Presbyteral Council (1999-present) and College of Consultors (2007-present) of the Archdiocese of Boston. Msgr. Coyle serves on the Board of Trustees for Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton and Lowell Catholic High School in Lowell, as well as the Board of Directors for the Missionary Society of St. James the Apostle.

The title of monsignor dates back to the 14th century and is taken from "mon seigneur," French for "my lord." Today, there are generally three grades of papal honors that bear the title "Monsignor" -- the Protonotary Apostolic, the Prelates of Honor to His Holiness, and the Chaplains to His Holiness. Priests who are monsignors of one rank may be elevated from one rank to another at the determination of the Pope.