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unusual facts about Diocese of Providence



Catholic Health Association of the United States

At least one bishop, Thomas Joseph Tobin of the Diocese of Providence, withdrew his diocese's hospitals from membership in the CHA, saying, "Your enthusiastic support of the legislation, in contradiction of the bishops of the United States, provided an excuse for members of Congress, misled the public and caused a serious scandal for many members of the church" and said it was "embarrassing" to be associated with the CHA.

Francis Patrick McFarland

He was consecrated at Providence, Rhode Island 14 March 1858, and resided in that city until the division of his diocese in 1872 which created a separate Diocese of Providence.


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