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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Thomas Tobin was installed on Tuesday as bishop of Providence, becoming the spiritual leader of the nation’s most Catholic state.
In his first address, Tobin urged Catholics to be disciples in the tradition of Jesus, and dwelt on the church’s fundamental principles, including preserving human life at all stages and a commitment to heterosexual marriage.
Tobin called the debate over the issues surrounding human life “the great moral challenge of our time,” adding, “future generations will judge us on how we responded to the threats against life.” He did not mention specific issues such as abortion or embryonic stem cell research.
Sixty-four percent of Rhode Islanders identify themselves as Catholic.
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In his first address, Tobin urged Catholics to be disciples in the tradition of Jesus, and dwelt on the church’s fundamental principles, including preserving human life at all stages and a commitment to heterosexual marriage.
Tobin called the debate over the issues surrounding human life “the great moral challenge of our time,” adding, “future generations will judge us on how we responded to the threats against life.” He did not mention specific issues such as abortion or embryonic stem cell research.
Sixty-four percent of Rhode Islanders identify themselves as Catholic.
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