Most Rev. Thomas J. O’Brien, retired Bishop of Phoenix, died Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the age of 82. Bishop O’Brien was born November 29, 1935, and was ordained to the Priesthood May 7, 1961, to the Diocese of Tucson.
Then-Fr. O’Brien served as Parochial Vicar of Immaculate Conception Parish in Douglas, St. Theresa and St. Gregory Parishes in Phoenix, as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Phoenix, and he held various positions in the Chancery from 1961 until he was named Bishop of the Diocese of Phoenix in 1982 where he served until 2003 when he retired.
Services: Funeral Mass will be held August 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 North 3rd Street, Phoenix.