Background
Laughlin, Thomas Bernard was born on July 26, 1925 in Omaha. Son of David Edward and Marie (Killila) Laughlin.
Laughlin, Thomas Bernard was born on July 26, 1925 in Omaha. Son of David Edward and Marie (Killila) Laughlin.
AB magna cum laude, Loras College, 1945. Licentiate in Sacred Theology, St. Mary's Seminary, 1948. Postgraduate, University Portland, 1950.
Postgraduate, Catholic University America, 1951. Master of Arts, Creighton University, 1955. Postgraduate, Institute Theological Continuing Education, Rome, 1973.
Teacher, Center Catholic High School, Portland, Oregon, 1948-1965;
department chairman foreign languages, Center Catholic High School, Portland, Oregon, 1952-1965;
assistant principal, Center Catholic High School, Portland, Oregon, 1955-1965;
lecturer theology, professor Latin, Maryhurst (Oregon) College, 1962-1964;
pastor, St. Frederick's Church, St. Helens, Oregon, 1965-1966;
pastor, St. Mary's Church, Corvallis, Oregon, 1966-1972;
pastor, All Saints Church, Portland, 1973-1983;
social activities director, Foundation House, Jemez Springs, New Mexico, 1983-1987;
marriage counselor, Albuquerque, since 1987. Head chaplain Newman Center, Oregon State University, 1966-1972. President Corvallis Ministerial Association, Religious Dirs.
Association Oregon State University. Vice president, then president, member board education Priests Senate Archdiocese of Portland, since 1967. Member of advisory board Catholic Charities, since 1975.
Member Classical Association Oregon (co-founder).