RI bishops: No civil unions for Catholics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Saying that civil unions “promote an unacceptable lifestyle, undermine the faith of the church on holy matrimony, and cause scandal and confusion,” Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin reminded Catholics that they may not participate in such ceremonies.
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Diocese of Providence Bishop Tobin: Catholics may not take part in ‘sinful’ civil unions
Civil unions involve sinful, scandalous conduct, and Roman Catholics may not participate in them, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin says.
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Catholic Bishop Tobin lashes out at R.I. leaders for pushing gay marriage
Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin lashed out at Governor Chafee and legislative leaders on Friday for trying to advance legislation that would legalize gay marriage in Rhode Island, suggesting that the state’s leaders should focus on job creation and the state’s economy.
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Chafee, Fox affirm commitment to legalizing gay marriage
Chafee, Fox affirm commitment to legalizing gay marriage — Fri Jan 07 20:15:20 UTC 2011 By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Responding to criticism from the Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee promised on Friday that if passed by the General Assembly this session, he would sign legislation recognizing same-s… about: Bishop By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE General Assembly Gordon D. Fox Governor House Speaker Lincoln Chafee Lincoln D. Chafee Marriage Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE Politics Same-sex marriage Thomas J. Tobin
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Bishop Tobin criticizes RI push for same-sex marriage
Bishop Tobin criticizes RI push for same-sex marriage — Fri Jan 07 16:18:09 UTC 2011 By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rhode Island on Friday denounced as “morally wrong” legislation recognizing same-sex marriage that has been introduced in the General Assembly. “The push… about: Arthur Handy Bishop Chafee General Assembly issue claims Governor Politics Rhoda Perry Same-sex marriage Senate Thomas J. Tobin
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Providence Bishop Tobin hands down new clergy assignments
A new role for the Diocese of Providence’s auxiliary bishop and a change in venue for a priest who has been the Air National Guard’s chief of chaplains are among the changes in store for 27 Catholic clergy under a series of personnel changes approved by Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin.
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Abortion spat: Tobin takes hospitals from Catholic group
Projo 7 To 7 News Blog — Wed Apr 28 16:25:15 UTC 2010 By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Six months after tussling with Rep. Patrick Kennedy on whether Catholic politicians could support legislation that provides coverage for abortion, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has taken aim at the national Catholic H… about: Abortion Bishop Carol Keehan Catholic Church Catholic Health Association CEO , the Providence bishop Health care health care law Obama Patrick Kennedy Politics President president and CEO Thomas J Tobin
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Bishop Tobin to meet with St. Matthew’s
Wpri – Wpri Tv — Wed Apr 28 14:56:29 UTC 2010 Providence Catholic Diocese Bishop Thomas Tobin is getting involved with the controversial closing of St. Matthew School. about: Bishop Catholicism Christianity Denominations Diocese Diocese Bishop Religion and Spirituality Religion Belief St Matthew School Thomas Tobin
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Providence bishop disputes Kennedy’s take on Communion message
Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin on Sunday disputed key details of Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy ‘s account of their 2007 communication about whether the congressman should take Communion, given his support for abortion rights.
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RI bishop wishes Kennedy well, cites service (Boston Globe)
Providence Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Tobin says he wishes Rep. Patrick Kennedy well as he decides not to run again for his seat in the U.S. Congress.
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