Thomas Joseph Lobsinger
Thomas Joseph Lobsinger OMI (born November 17, 1927 in Ayton , Ontario , Canada , † April 15, 2000 ) was a Canadian clergyman and Roman Catholic bishop of Whitehorse .
Life
Thomas Joseph Lobsinger joined the Order of the Oblates of the Immaculate Virgin Mary (OMI) and made profession on August 2, 1947 . On May 29, 1954, he received the sacrament of ordination .
Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Whitehorse on July 3, 1987 . The episcopal ordination received his his predecessor Hubert Patrick O'Connor , OMI, Bishop of Prince George , on 1 October of that year. Co- consecrators were the Archbishop of Vancouver , James Francis Carney , and the Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan , Henri Légaré OMI.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Hubert Patrick O'Connor OMI |
Bishop of Whitehorse 1987-2000 |
Gary M. Gordon |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Lobsinger, Thomas Joseph |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clergyman, Roman Catholic Bishop of Whitehorse |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 17, 1927 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ayton , Ontario , Canada |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 15, 2000 |