Bishop Thomas Tobin
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Pope Francis accepts retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s resignation
Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop of Providence. Read more
Providence bishop: Catholic congressman's abortion position 'terribly disappointing'
Bishop Tomas Tobin of Providence on Thursday lambasted a local congressman’s newspaper editorial which explains his support for federally codifying... Read more
Providence bishop calls for evangelization, renewal after coronavirus
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence reflected Sunday on the potential outcome of the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging Catholics to develop plans... Read more
After priest says pedophilia 'doesn't kill anyone,' Bishop Tobin responds
Rhode Island’s Catholic bishop has responded to controversy over a series of remarks from a priest in his diocese, which... Read more
Should Catholics attend 'pride' events?
On June 1, Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence tweeted that Catholics should not attend Pride events during the month of... Read more
Providence Bishop Tobin responds to controversy over 'Pride' tweet
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence responded Sunday to controversy that ensued from a tweet admonishing Catholics not attend or support... Read more
State abortion battles continue in Rhode Island, Michigan, Alabama
Several states are considering new abortion measures, as the nation-wide trend of legislatures passing new laws to restrict or entrench... Read more
Spiritual guidance belongs in politics, Bishop Tobin says
Speaking out on political issues is not only a right, but a duty, for religious leaders, said Bishop Thomas J.... Read more
