Thomas McGovern (April 10, 1832—July 25, 1898) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from 1888 until his death in 1898.

McGovern was born on April 10, 1832, in the townland of Drumbar (Kinawley),[3] Swanlinbar, County Cavan in Ireland.

His family immigrated to the United States in 1833, settling in Albany Township, Pennsylvania.

[4] In 1855, McGovern entered Mount St. Mary's College in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

[4] On December 6, 1887, McGovern was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg by Pope Leo XIII.