Thomas Collins (cardinal)
Francis Leo | |
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Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Patrizio |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 5, 1973 by Paul Francis Reding |
Consecration | May 14, 1997 by Anthony Frederick Tonnos |
Created cardinal | February 18, 2012 by Benedict XVI |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Christopher Collins January 16, 1947 |
Nationality | Canadian |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Previous post(s) |
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Education | Bishop Macdonell High School (OSSD) |
Alma mater |
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Motto | Deum adora ('Worship God'; Revelation 22:9) |
Styles of Thomas Christopher Collins | ||
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Reference style His Eminence | | |
Spoken style | Your Eminence | |
Informal style | Cardinal | |
See | Toronto |
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Thomas Christopher Collins (born January 16, 1947) is a Canadian
Early life and education
Collins was born in Guelph, Ontario, the son of George Collins, circulation manager of The Guelph Mercury, and his wife, Juliana (née Keen), a legal secretary.[1] He has two older sisters. As a child, he was an altar server at the Our Lady Immaculate Church. He attended St. Stanislaw's Elementary School and Bishop Macdonell High School,[2] where he was inspired by one of his English teachers to join the priesthood.
After earning a
Priesthood
Collins was ordained a priest for the
Upon his return to Ontario in 1978, Collins served as a
After becoming
Episcopal ministry
Diocese of Saint Paul, Alberta
On March 25, 1997, Collins was appointed
Collins succeeded Bishop Roy as the fifth Bishop of Saint Paul in Alberta upon the latter's retirement on June 30, 1997.[4] He became a member of the National Commission of Theology of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) that same year.[3]
Archdiocese of Edmonton
Collins was promoted to Coadjutor Archbishop of
In Edmonton Collins initiated monthly
Within the CCCB, he served as Chairman of the National Commission of Theology (1999–2001) and Chairman of the National Commission on Christian Unity (2001–2003).
Archbishop of Toronto
Collins was named the tenth
Collins is a member of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications. He has also served as the Delegate of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith for Anglicanorum Coetibus (providing for personal ordinariates for Anglicans entering into full communion with the Catholic Church).[8]
On February 18, 2012, he was created
He was one of the
On February 11, 2023, Pope Francis accepted his resignation as archbishop of Toronto.[10] Collins remains a cardinal and eligible to vote in a papal conclave until the age of 80.
Honours
Scholastic
- Chancellor, visitor, governor, rector and fellowships
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Location | Date | School | Position |
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2006–Present | University of St. Michael's College | Chancellor[11] |
- Honorary degrees
Location | Date | School | Degree | Gave Commencement Address |
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June 21, 2007 | University of St. Michael's College | Doctor of Divinity (DD)[12][13] | |
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St. Francis Xavier University | Doctorate[2] |
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See also
- Archbishop of Toronto
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
- Apostolic visitation to Ireland
Notes
- Timothy Dolan reviewed the Irish seminaries.[9]
References
- ^ "Toronto Archbishop Thomas Collins: 'Being a Christian isn't for sissies'", thestar.com. Accessed April 24, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Swan, Michael (12 February 2012). "From humble beginnings Collins will rise to cardinal". The Catholic Register. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g "His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ a b c ""Thomas Cardinal Collins", Archdiocese of Edmonton". Archived from the original on 18 May 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ a b c "Archbishop Thomas Christopher Collins". Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2015.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.16.2006" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 16 December 2006. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Archbishop Thomas Christopher Collins". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
- ^ a b c "Collins Card. Thomas Christopher". Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 15 October 2017. Retrieved 6 December 2017.
- ^ a b Cooney, John (29 September 2010). "Bishops summoned to Rome for abuse crisis talks". The Independent.
- ^ "Appointments and Resignations, 11.02.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Chancellor". The University of St. Michael’s College. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Archbishop Collins awarded St. Mike's honorary degree". The Catholic Register. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "Honorary Degree Recipients of the University of St. Michael's College". The University of St. Michael’s College. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
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