Background
Bride, Thomas Robert was born on February 23, 1940 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Raphael and Frances (Seraphin) Bride.
Bride, Thomas Robert was born on February 23, 1940 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Son of Thomas Raphael and Frances (Seraphin) Bride.
Associate of Arts, St. Thomas Seminary, 1961; Bachelor, St. Bernard Seminary, 1963; Master of Theology, St. Bernard Seminary, 1967.
Assistant pastor, St. Patrick Cathedral, Norwich, Connecticut, 1967-1973; assistant chancellor, Diocese of Norwich, 1973-1976; chancellor, Diocese of Norwich, 1976-1988; prelate of honor, Diocese of Norwich, since 1985; chief finance officer, vicar general, Diocese of Norwich, since 1989. Director vocations, propagation of faith, Diocese of Norwich, since 1973. Notary Diocesan Marriage Tribunal, Norwich, 1971.
Member Diocesan Fiscal Management Conference (president 1987-1989, board directors since 1986), Pontifical Society for Holy Childhood (director 1979), Catholic Umbrella Pool (board directors since 1991), St. Thomas Alumni Association (president 1988-1990).