Thomas Joseph Tobin


Thomas Joseph Tobin
Bishop Emeritus of Providence
DioceseProvidence
AppointedMarch 31, 2005
InstalledMay 31, 2005
RetiredMay 1, 2023
PredecessorRobert Mulvee
SuccessorRichard G. Henning
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationJuly 21, 1973
by Vincent Leonard
ConsecrationDecember 27, 1992
by Donald Wuerl, Anthony G. Bosco, and Nicholas C. Dattilo
Personal details
Born (1948-04-01) April 1, 1948 (age 76)
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Alma materGannon University
Saint Francis University
Pontifical North American College
Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Atheneum of St. Anselm
MottoStrong - loving - wise
Styles of
Thomas Joseph Tobin
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Thomas Joseph Tobin (born April 1, 1948) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island from 2005 to 2023. Tobin previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown in Ohio from 1996 to 2005 and as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania from 1992 to 1995.

Tobin has upheld Catholic teaching on abortion and same-sex marriage.