Knights Award for Father Tobin

The Montana Knights of Columbus has instituted a program to honor priests who have shown great devotion to the Catholic faith and a special commitment to the goals of the Knights of Columbus-Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. The 2019 recipient of this award is Fr. Thomas Tobin, retired priest of parishes in Baker, Ekalaka, and Plevna, Mt. Father Tobin was ordained in a small country church in Knock Grafton, Tipperary, Ireland on Sunday, June 14, 1959. Following his ordination in Ireland, Father Tobin came to Montana where he was an assistant at St. Pius X in Billings in September of 1959. Fr. Tobin has served parishes in Billings, Hilger, Livingston, Big Sandy, Baker/Plevna, and Ekalaka. He served more than 38 years in the Parishes of Baker, Plevna and Ekalaka. He is currently retired but still says Mass and lives in Ekalaka. Fr. Tom joined the Knights in 1959, receiving his 2nd and 3re degree when he came to Baker in 1977. He later became a 4th Degree member of Msgr. Hennessy Assembly #1865 in Glendive, MT. He has served as Chaplain of Council #6294. As for Father Tom, he would say his devotion to his Catholic faith and his commitment to our Heavenly Father are his greatest treasures.