Tag Archives: Bp. Tobin

Bp. Tobin of Providence reacts to passage of same-sex “marriage” legislation

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence has issued a pastoral letter to the people of the diocese entrusted to him.  He reacts to the passage of same-sex “marriage” legislation for Rhode Island… a state which once … Continue reading →

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Bp. Tobin of Providence on contrary-to-nature unions: “Almighty God will, in His own time and way, pass judgment upon our state”

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas Tobin, Bishop of Providence, whom we have seen before in these electronic pages, issued a statement about the legislative approval of contrary-to-nature unions.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
June 30, 2011Statement of Bishop Tobin on … Continue reading →

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Bp. Tobin (D. Providence) on Pres. Obama’s speech in Tucson! NOT impressed!

Posted on 19 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The newspaper of the Diocese of Providence, RI, has a column by His Excellency
Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin.  We have heard from Bp. Tobin before (here and here).
My emphases and comments.
The President’s Speech; Why I Wasn’t Impressed
BY BISHOP THOMAS J. … Continue reading →

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Bp. Tobin (D. Providence) on the new translation of the Roman Missal

Posted on 21 May 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We are readying ourselves in the Church in the English speaking world for the reception and implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal.
This new translation will, in my opinion, be an effective tool in the arduous … Continue reading →

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NPR piece on the resurgence of bishops in the public square

Posted on 4 December 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On the site of National Public Radio there is an audio story about the fact that strong Catholic bishop are beginning to regain their voice in the public square.
My emphases and comments:
On Social Issues, Bishops Flex Political Muscle
by Barbara Bradley … Continue reading →

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“Catholic Democrats” … “Sycophantic Toadies”… take your pick

Posted on 27 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just how deeply sycophantic are the political toadies of the group Catholic Democrats?
They are worked up about the interchange between Bp. Tobin of Providence and pro-abortion Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI).  The group Catholic Democrats want abortion as … Continue reading →

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Catholic League on Chris Matthew’s shame

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Catholic League:
From the Catholic League:
Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the way MSNBC host Chris Matthews handled his interview with Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin last night on “Hardball”:
We were deluged with phone calls, faxes and e-mails after … Continue reading →

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An analysis of the Bp. Tobin “Hardball” interview

Posted on 25 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From American Magazine comes this with my emphases and comments.
We have seen Michael Sean Winters before here on WDTPRS.  He wrote a hit piece about Patrick Madrid some months ago.
Here is a day I didn’t think would arrive quickly: I … Continue reading →

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Bp. Tobin… Chris Matthews… you decide.

Posted on 24 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Bp. Tobin… Chris Matthews… you decide.

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POLL ALERT! Another on Bp. Tobin and pro-abortion Patrick Kennedy

Posted on 23 November 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

USNews & World Report has a POLL on Bishop Tobin’s decision to ask pro-abortion Catholic Rep. Patrick Kennedy not to receive Holy Communion.
You know what to do.
Here is the question:
Should America’s Roman Catholic bishops ask elected officials who support abortion … Continue reading →

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