Thomas Christopher Collins
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Thomas Christopher Collins (born 16 January 1947) is a Canadian
prelate
of the Roman Catholic Church
. He is the tenth and current Archbishop of Toronto
, having previously served as Bishop of Saint Paul in Alberta
(1997–1999) and Archbishop of Edmonton
(1999–2006).
, Ontario
, the son of the circulation manager of The Guelph Mercury
and a legal secretary
; he has two older sisters. As a child he attended and was an altar server
at the Church of Our Lady. He attended Bishop Macdonell High School
, where he was inspired by one of his English
teachers to join the priesthood
.
Earning a Bachelor of Arts
degree in English from St. Jerome College
, Waterloo
in 1969, Collins was ordained
to the diaconate
on 14 May, 1972. In 1973, he received a Master of Arts
in English from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Theology
from St. Peter's Seminary
, London
.
by Bishop Paul Reding on 5 May 1973. He then served as associate pastor
at Holy Rosary Parish in Burlington
and at Christ the King Cathedral, as well as teacher and chaplain
at Cathedral Boys' High School
. He furthered his studies in Rome
at the Pontifical Biblical Institute
, from where he obtained a Licentiate
in Sacred Scripture
in 1978.
Upon his return to Ontario in 1978, Collins served as a lecturer
in English at King’s College
and in Scripture at St. Peter's Seminary
, where he later became spiritual director
(1981) and associate professor
of Scripture (1985). Returning to Rome, he completed a Doctorate in Sacred Theology
from the Pontifical Gregorian University
in 1986. His doctoral dissertation
was entitled: "Apocalypse 22:6-21 as the Focal Point of Moral Teaching and Exhortation in the Apocalypse
."
After becoming associate editor
of Discover the Bible in 1989, Collins returned to St. Peter's Seminary
as Dean
of Theology
and vice-rector
in 1992. He later served as rector of St. Peter's from 1995 to 1997.
of Saint Paul in Alberta
by Pope John Paul II
. He received his episcopal consecration
on the following 14 May from Bishop Anthony Tonnos, with Bishops Raymond Roy and John Sherlock
serving as co-consecrators
, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. He selected as his episcopal motto
: "Deum Adora", meaning, "Worship God" .
Collins succeeded Bishop Roy as the fifth Bishop of Saint Paul in Alberta
upon the latter's retirement on 30 June 1997. He became a member of the National Commission of Theology in Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
(CCCB) that same year. He was promoted to Coadjutor Archbishop of Edmonton
on 18 February 1999, and later succeeded Archbishop Joseph MacNeil
as the sixth Archbishop of Edmonton
on the following 7 June. Within the CCCB, he served as Chairman
of the National Commission of Theology (1999–2001), member of the Permanent Council (1999–2003), and Chairman of the National Commission on Christian Unity (2001–2003). He was also a member of the organizing committee for World Youth Day 2002
, which was held in Toronto
. From 1999 to 2007, he was President
of the Alberta Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition to his duties as ordinary
of the Edmonton Archdiocese, he was Apostolic Administrator
of Saint Paul in Alberta from 16 March to 8 September, 2001.
After serving in Edmonton for nearly eight years, Collins was named the tenth Archbishop of Toronto
by Pope Benedict XVI
on 16 December 2006. He succeeded Aloysius Ambrozic, and was formally installed
at St. Michael's Cathedral on 30 January 2007. He is heavily involved in the pro-life movement. Archbishop Collins is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 5 January 2010. http://www.queenofpeace.ca/Archbishop%20Thomas%20Collins.php# http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jul/08070207.html http://catholicexchange.com/2008/10/12/114137/ http://212.77.1.245/news_services/bulletin/news/24912.php?index=24912&lang=en#NOMINA%20DI%20MEMBRI%20DEL%20PONTIFICIO%20CONSIGLIO%20DELLE%20COMUNICAZIONI%20SOCIALI
Archbishop Collins was the apostolic visitor to the Archdiocese of Cashel in Ireland following the publication of the Ryan and Murphy Report
s in 2009. He was part of a team that included Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster, who inspected Cardinal Brady's Archdiocese of Armagh, Sean O'Malley of Boston, who inspected the Archdiocese of Dublin
, and Ottawa's Archbishop Terrence Prendergast
, who looked at the west of Ireland (Archdiocese of Tuam
), while Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan was apostolic visitor to the Irish seminaries.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
prelate
Prelate
A prelate is a high-ranking member of the clergy who is an ordinary or who ranks in precedence with ordinaries. The word derives from the Latin prælatus, the past participle of præferre, which means "carry before", "be set above or over" or "prefer"; hence, a prelate is one set over others.-Related...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. He is the tenth and current Archbishop of Toronto
Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto
This is a list of the Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto.The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto was created out of the Diocese of Kingston December 17, 1841....
, having previously served as Bishop of Saint Paul in Alberta
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Alberta. It is currently led by Bishop Joseph Luc André Bouchard....
(1997–1999) and Archbishop of Edmonton
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in the Province of Alberta. Its suffragan dioceses are Calgary and Saint Paul. Historically, the archdiocese was preceded by the Diocese of St Albert which was erected in 1871. In 1912 the present archdiocese was erected...
(1999–2006).
Early life and education
Collins was born in GuelphGuelph
Guelph is a city in Ontario, Canada.Guelph may also refer to:* Guelph , consisting of the City of Guelph, Ontario* Guelph , as the above* University of Guelph, in the same city...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, the son of the circulation manager of The Guelph Mercury
Guelph Mercury
The Guelph Mercury is an English language newspaper published in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It publishes a mix of community, national and international news and is owned by the Torstar Corporation. The newspaper, in many incarnations, has been a part of the community since 1854...
and a legal secretary
Legal secretary
A legal secretary is a particular category of worker within the legal profession.In the practice of law in the United States, a legal secretary is person who works in the legal profession, typically assisting lawyers. Legal secretaries help by preparing and filing legal documents, such as appeals...
; he has two older sisters. As a child he attended and was an altar server
Altar server
An altar server is a lay assistant to a member of the clergy during a Christian religious service. An altar server attends to supporting tasks at the altar such as fetching and carrying, ringing the altar bell and so on....
at the Church of Our Lady. He attended Bishop Macdonell High School
Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School
Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School is a Catholic high school located in the south end of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the three high schools in the Wellington Catholic District School Board, all of which are located within the city limits of Guelph.- History :Originally, this school was...
, where he was inspired by one of his English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
teachers to join the priesthood
Priesthood (Catholic Church)
The ministerial orders of the Catholic Church include the orders of bishops, deacons and presbyters, which in Latin is sacerdos. The ordained priesthood and common priesthood are different in function and essence....
.
Earning a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in English from St. Jerome College
St. Jerome's University
Saint Jerome's University is a public Roman Catholic university in Waterloo, Ontario. It is federated with the University of Waterloo.St. Jerome's, within the University of Waterloo, combines academics and a residence. Students may both reside at and take classes through St...
, Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the city of Kitchener....
in 1969, Collins was ordained
Holy Orders
The term Holy Orders is used by many Christian churches to refer to ordination or to those individuals ordained for a special role or ministry....
to the diaconate
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
on 14 May, 1972. In 1973, he received a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in English from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Theology
Bachelor of Theology
The Bachelor of Theology is a three to five year undergraduate degree in theological disciplines. Candidates for this degree typically must complete course work in Greek or Hebrew, as well as systematic theology, biblical theology, ethics, homiletics and Christian ministry...
from St. Peter's Seminary
St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)
St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
.
Priesthood
Collins was ordained a priest for the Diocese of HamiltonRoman Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario
The Diocese of Hamilton was created on February 29, 1856 by a division of the Archdiocese of Toronto. It remains a suffragan of that archdiocese. The Diocese of Hamilton comprises the counties and regions of Brant, Bruce, Grey, Halton, Waterloo, Wellington, Wentworth, as well as four Townships in...
by Bishop Paul Reding on 5 May 1973. He then served as associate pastor
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at Holy Rosary Parish in Burlington
Burlington, Ontario
Burlington , is a city located in Halton Region at the western end of Lake Ontario. Burlington is part of the Greater Toronto Area, and is also included in the Hamilton Census Metropolitan Area. Physically, Burlington lies between the north shore of Lake Ontario and the Niagara Escarpment...
and at Christ the King Cathedral, as well as teacher and chaplain
Chaplain
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister in a specialized setting such as a priest, pastor, rabbi, or imam or lay representative of a religion attached to a secular institution such as a hospital, prison, military unit, police department, university, or private chapel...
at Cathedral Boys' High School
Cathedral High School (Hamilton, Ontario)
Cathedral High School is an inner city public Roman Catholic high school in Hamilton, Ontario, under the jurisdiction of the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. Cathedral High School dates back to 1912, when high school classes where offered to the youth of Hamilton by the Hamilton...
. He furthered his studies in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
at the Pontifical Biblical Institute
Pontifical Biblical Institute
The Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, Italy is an institution of the Holy See run by the Jesuits that offers instruction at the university level...
, from where he obtained a Licentiate
Licentiate
Licentiate is the title of a person who holds an academic degree called a licence. The term may derive from the Latin licentia docendi, meaning permission to teach. The term may also derive from the Latin licentia ad practicandum, which signified someone who held a certificate of competence to...
in Sacred Scripture
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
in 1978.
Upon his return to Ontario in 1978, Collins served as a lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
in English at King’s College
King's University College (University of Western Ontario)
This article refers to the King's College in London, Ontario. For the King's College in London, England, see King's College LondonKing's University College is a Catholic, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario.-History:It was founded as the "College of...
and in Scripture at St. Peter's Seminary
St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)
St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
, where he later became spiritual director
Spiritual direction
Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine, or to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality. The person seeking direction shares stories of his or her encounters of the divine, or how he or she is experiencing...
(1981) and associate professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Scripture (1985). Returning to Rome, he completed a Doctorate in Sacred Theology
Doctor of Sacred Theology
The Doctor of Sacred Theology is the final theological degree in the pontifical university system of the Catholic Church....
from the Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
in 1986. His doctoral dissertation
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
was entitled: "Apocalypse 22:6-21 as the Focal Point of Moral Teaching and Exhortation in the Apocalypse
Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"...
."
After becoming associate editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
of Discover the Bible in 1989, Collins returned to St. Peter's Seminary
St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)
St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
as Dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
and vice-rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
in 1992. He later served as rector of St. Peter's from 1995 to 1997.
Episcopal ministry
On 25 March 1997, Collins was appointed Coadjutor BishopCoadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
of Saint Paul in Alberta
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Alberta. It is currently led by Bishop Joseph Luc André Bouchard....
by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
. He received his episcopal consecration
Bishop (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith and ruling the Church....
on the following 14 May from Bishop Anthony Tonnos, with Bishops Raymond Roy and John Sherlock
John Michael Sherlock
-Timeline:* 20 Jan 1926, Born in Regina* 03 Jun 1950, Ordained Priest for Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada* 25 Jun 1974, Appointed Titular Bishop of Macriana in Mauretania and Auxiliary Bishop of London, Ontario, Canada...
serving as co-consecrators
Consecrator
Consecrator is a term used in the Roman Catholic Church to designate a bishop who ordains a priest to the episcopal state. The term is often used in Eastern Rite Churches and in Anglican communities. The term "Principal Consecrator" is used to designate the primary bishop who ordains a new bishop...
, at the Cathedral of Christ the King. He selected as his episcopal motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
: "Deum Adora", meaning, "Worship God" .
Collins succeeded Bishop Roy as the fifth Bishop of Saint Paul in Alberta
Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint Paul in Alberta is a Roman Catholic diocese that includes part of the Province of Alberta. It is currently led by Bishop Joseph Luc André Bouchard....
upon the latter's retirement on 30 June 1997. He became a member of the National Commission of Theology in Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops is the national assembly of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in Canada. It was founded in 1943 and was officially recognized by the Holy See in 1948. Since the Second Vatican Council, it became part of a worldwide network of Episcopal Conferences,...
(CCCB) that same year. He was promoted to Coadjutor Archbishop of Edmonton
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in the Province of Alberta. Its suffragan dioceses are Calgary and Saint Paul. Historically, the archdiocese was preceded by the Diocese of St Albert which was erected in 1871. In 1912 the present archdiocese was erected...
on 18 February 1999, and later succeeded Archbishop Joseph MacNeil
Joseph Neil MacNeil
Joseph Neil MacNeil, is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.Joseph Neil MacNeil was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia and was ordained a priest on May 23, 1948....
as the sixth Archbishop of Edmonton
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Edmonton is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in the Province of Alberta. Its suffragan dioceses are Calgary and Saint Paul. Historically, the archdiocese was preceded by the Diocese of St Albert which was erected in 1871. In 1912 the present archdiocese was erected...
on the following 7 June. Within the CCCB, he served as Chairman
Chair (official)
The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an...
of the National Commission of Theology (1999–2001), member of the Permanent Council (1999–2003), and Chairman of the National Commission on Christian Unity (2001–2003). He was also a member of the organizing committee for World Youth Day 2002
World Youth Day 2002
The 17th World Youth Day 2002 was a Catholic youth festival held from July 23 to July 28, 2002 in Toronto, Canada. World Youth Day is a celebration of faith begun by Pope John Paul II held on an international level every two to three years, and WYD2002 was the tenth such event. It was also Pope...
, which was held in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
. From 1999 to 2007, he was President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
of the Alberta Conference of Catholic Bishops. In addition to his duties as ordinary
Ordinary
In those hierarchically organised churches of Western Christianity which have an ecclesiastical law system, an ordinary is an officer of the church who by reason of office has ordinary power to execute the church's laws...
of the Edmonton Archdiocese, he was Apostolic Administrator
Apostolic Administrator
An apostolic administrator in the Roman Catholic Church is a prelate appointed by the Pope to serve as the ordinary for an apostolic administration...
of Saint Paul in Alberta from 16 March to 8 September, 2001.
After serving in Edmonton for nearly eight years, Collins was named the tenth Archbishop of Toronto
Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto
This is a list of the Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto.The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto was created out of the Diocese of Kingston December 17, 1841....
by Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop of Rome, the Sovereign of the Vatican City State and the leader of the Catholic Church as well as the other 22 sui iuris Eastern Catholic Churches in full communion with the Holy See...
on 16 December 2006. He succeeded Aloysius Ambrozic, and was formally installed
Enthronement
An enthronement is a ceremony of inauguration, involving a person—usually a monarch or religious leader—being formally seated for the first time upon their throne. This ritual is generally distinguished from a coronation because there is no crown or other regalia that is physically...
at St. Michael's Cathedral on 30 January 2007. He is heavily involved in the pro-life movement. Archbishop Collins is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications
Pontifical Council for Social Communications
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications is a dicastery of the Roman Curia...
since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 5 January 2010. http://www.queenofpeace.ca/Archbishop%20Thomas%20Collins.php# http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2008/jul/08070207.html http://catholicexchange.com/2008/10/12/114137/ http://212.77.1.245/news_services/bulletin/news/24912.php?index=24912&lang=en#NOMINA%20DI%20MEMBRI%20DEL%20PONTIFICIO%20CONSIGLIO%20DELLE%20COMUNICAZIONI%20SOCIALI
Archbishop Collins was the apostolic visitor to the Archdiocese of Cashel in Ireland following the publication of the Ryan and Murphy Report
Murphy Report
The Murphy Report is the brief name of the report of an investigation conducted by government of Ireland into the Sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic archdiocese of Dublin...
s in 2009. He was part of a team that included Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster, who inspected Cardinal Brady's Archdiocese of Armagh, Sean O'Malley of Boston, who inspected the Archdiocese of Dublin
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin
The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dublin, , is a Roman Catholic archdiocese in eastern Ireland centred around the republic's capital city – Dublin. The see of Dublin was raised to the status of a Metropolitan Province by the Synod of Kells in 1152. Its jurisdiction includes much of the Province of...
, and Ottawa's Archbishop Terrence Prendergast
Terrence Prendergast
Terrence Thomas Prendergast, SJ is Archbishop of Ottawa, Canada. He was formerly Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto and Archbishop of Halifax.-Early life:...
, who looked at the west of Ireland (Archdiocese of Tuam
Archdiocese of Tuam
The Archdiocese of Tuam can refer to:* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam, a Roman Catholic archdiocese in west Ireland* Archdiocese of Tuam , a former archdiocese that lasted until 1839...
), while Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan was apostolic visitor to the Irish seminaries.
See also
- Archbishop of TorontoRoman Catholic Archbishops of TorontoThis is a list of the Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto.The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto was created out of the Diocese of Kingston December 17, 1841....
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoRoman Catholic Archdiocese of TorontoThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Ontario. Its archbishop is also the eccesiatical provincial for the dioceses of Hamilton, London, Saint Catharines, and Thunder Bay. The Archbishop is Thomas Christopher Collins, with...
- Apostolic visitation to IrelandApostolic visitation to IrelandThe Apostolic visitation to Ireland was announced on 20 March 2010 in the pastoral letter written by Pope Benedict XVI to Irish Catholics after the publication of the Ryan and Murphy Reports in 2009...