Thomas E. Breidenthal

The Right Reverend

Thomas Edward Breidenthal

Ph.D.
IX Bishop of Southern Ohio
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseSouthern Ohio
ElectedNovember 11, 2006
In office2007–2020
PredecessorHerbert Thompson Jr.
SuccessorWayne Smith
Provisional Bishop
Other post(s)Seminary professor, University trustee
Orders
Ordination1981 (deacon)
June 12, 1982 (priest)
by Matthew P. Bigliardi
ConsecrationApril 28, 2007
by Katharine Jefferts Schori
Personal details
Born (1951-03-03) March 3, 1951 (age 73)
NationalityAmerican
DenominationAnglican
ParentsLeslie T. Breidenthal & Ruth Veach
Spouse
Margaret Garner
(m. 1984)
Children2
EducationUniversity of Victoria
Church Divinity School of the Pacific
Alma materPortland State University

Thomas Edward "Tom" Breidenthal (born March 3, 1951) is the former bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. On September 18, 2020, Breidenthal announced his retirement on November 29, 2020, citing complications with his health.