Matthew Harkins


Matthew A. Harkins
Bishop of Providence
ChurchCatholic
SeeDiocese of Providence
In officeApril 14, 1887—May 25, 1921
PredecessorThomas Francis Hendricken
SuccessorWilliam A. Hickey
Orders
OrdinationMay 22, 1869
by Henri Maret
ConsecrationApril 14, 1887
by John Joseph Williams
Personal details
Born(1845-11-17)November 17, 1845
DiedMay 25, 1921(1921-05-25) (aged 75)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
EducationCollege of the Holy Cross
English College, Douai
Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris
Pontifical Gregorian University

Matthew A. Harkins (November 17, 1845 – May 25, 1921) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island from 1887 until his death in 1921.