18 years ago today, on March 31, 2005, Bishop Tobin was named the eighth Bishop of Providence by Pope John Paul II ! That was one of Pope John Paul II's last official acts, as he passed just two days later on April 2, 2005.
Congratulations and thank you to BishopTobin, the shepherd and leader of our Diocese!
May God bless you today and always!
(Photo: Rhode Island Catholic, A Night to Honor Mary, the opening event of the celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Providence, Sept. 2021)