Thomas Joseph Tobin
| The Most Reverend Thomas Joseph Tobin |
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| Bishop of Providence | |
| Installed | May 31, 2005 |
| Term ended | current |
| Predecessor | Robert Mulvee |
| Other posts | Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh Titular Bishop of Novica Bishop of Youngstown |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 21, 1973 by Vincent Leonard |
| Consecration | December 27, 1992 by Donald Wuerl, Anthony G. Bosco, and Nicholas C. Dattilo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1948 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Alma mater | Gannon University Saint Francis University Pontifical North American College Pontifical Gregorian University Pontifical Liturgical Institute of San Anselmo |
| Motto | STRONG - LOVING - WISE |
| Styles of Thomas Joseph Tobin |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Thomas Joseph Tobin (born April 1, 1948) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He serves as the eighth and current Bishop of Providence.
Contents
Biography
Early life and ordination
Thomas Tobin was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and studied at St. Mark Seminary High School and Gannon University, both in Erie, before entering St. Francis University in Loretto where he received his BA in 1969 [1] and the Pontifical North American College and Pontifical Gregorian University, both in Rome. He also pursued his graduate studies at the Pontifical Liturgical Institute of San Anselmo in Rome.
Tobin was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Vincent Leonard on July 21, 1973, and then served as an assistant pastor at St. Vitus Parish in New Castle until 1979. From 1979 to 1984, he was an assistant pastor at St. Sebastian Parish in Ross Township, later becoming administrative secretary to Bishop Anthony Bevilacqua, Associate General Secretary of the Diocese of Pittsburgh (1987), and Vicar General and General Secretary (1990).
Bishop
On November 3, 1992, Tobin was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh and Titular Bishop of Novica by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on December 27, 1992, from then-Bishop Donald Wuerl, with Bishops Anthony Bosco and Nicholas C. Dattilo serving as co-consecrators. Tobin was later named Bishop of Youngstown, Ohio, on December 5, 1995 (installed on February 6, 1992). In 1997, he was given an honorary doctorate from his alma mater of St. Francis University.
Pope John Paul II appointed Tobin Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, on March 31, 2005; he was installed on May 31, 2005. Bishop Tobin currently sits on the Board of Trustees of Providence College and of Salve Regina University. He also maintains a column for his diocesan newspaper entitled "Without A Doubt". The Without a Doubt columns have been published in two books authored by the Bishop: Without a Doubt: Bringing Faith to Life and Effective Faith: Faith that Makes a Difference.
Views
Tobin also became embroiled in a public dispute with Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy over the Congressman's support for legal abortion during the Health Care debate. Kennedy claimed that Tobin barred him from Holy Communion, while Tobin claimed it was simply a confidential request made years prior.[2]
Bishop Tobin is an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and displays a Steeler banner on his residence during each game day.[3]
Upon President Obama's announced support for same-sex marriage, Tobin claimed it was "a sad day in American history".[4] His views on Catholic morality and voting have included the concept that voting for a pro-choice/Feminist/pro-LGBTQQ candidate is morally unacceptable. The Bishop has also stated that "the Catholic Church has respect, love and pastoral concern for our brothers and sisters who have same-sex attraction. I sincerely pray for God’s blessings upon them, that they will enjoy much health, happiness and peace."[5]
References
- ↑ 2005 Saint Francis University Alumni Directory page 276
- ↑ http://www.usnews.com/blogs/god-and-country/2009/11/23/rhode-island-bishop-thomas-tobins-response-to-rep-patrick-kennedy.html
- ↑ http://www.projo.com/news/mcharlesbakst/SE_BAKST_COLUMN_17_06-17-07_3F610SH.20bdd48.html
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External links
- Book: Effective Faith: Faith that Makes a Difference
- Official site of the Holy See
- Without a Doubt Column Archive
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Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Youngstown 1995–2005 |
Succeeded by George Vance Murry, SJ |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Providence 2005–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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- Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
- Gannon University alumni
- Saint Francis University alumni
- Religious leaders from Pennsylvania
