I sat with Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin in the gracious conference room of downtown’s Diocese headquarters and asked him a question that might be on the minds of many lately. “Why do you ...

A successor has been chosen to replace Bishop Thomas Tobin, the controversial figure whose inflammatory Twitter posts have brought national attention to the Diocese of Providence. Pope Francis has ...

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, and as of 6 a.m. Monday, Tobin had been succeeded as bishop of Providence by the Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, the diocese ...

Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence said even though he will be retiring from his position, he will still be around to help the diocese as leadership transitions to his ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Bishop Thomas Tobin is asking Catholic Rhode Islanders to avoid receiving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, if at all possible, because it raises “serious moral ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — After nearly two decades leading the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, Bishop Thomas Tobin is gearing up for his final day. Though Tobin is nearing the church’s ...

Diocese of Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin sparked a backlash beginning Saturday when he tweeted, "A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ 'Pride Month' events held in June.

Bishop Thomas Tobin's 17-year tenure in Providence has been marked by some high profile controversies. The bishop has not been shy about speaking, or tweeting, what’s on his mind, particularly ...

His appointment as bishop became automatic when the pope accepted the resignation of Bishop Thomas Tobin on Monday. Bishop Tobin submitted his resignation last month when he turned 75, as is ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Former Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Thomas Tobin was back in Rhode Island to lead a Mass for Ash Wednesday, and also shared his thoughts on Pope ...