Bishop Malooly processes to the sound of bag pipes and drums during the rededication of St. Patrick's Chapel in Pilottown, Md., Saturday, September 18, 2010. The Dialog/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrated his 75th birthday Jan. 18 and — as required by canon law — submitted his resignation to Pope Francis. The pope has not yet accepted it.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we prayerfully give thanks for the tenure of Bishop Malooly. A special, printed “Giving thanks” section is scheduled to appear with the regular edition of The Dialog published Nov. 22.
Included in our “Through the years” coverage is the digital year-by-year look back at Bishop Malooly’s time in the Diocese of Wilmington.
Bishop Malooly washes the feet of David Brake as Diane Giardinelli watches during Holy Thursday services at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Thursday, May 1, 2010. The Dialog/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly blesses the ocean and those whose job it is to make it safe on the beach in Ocean City, Saturday, August 14, 2010. About 150 people processed two blocks from Holy Savior Church to the beach for the blessing. After the blessing people tossed flowers into the ocean in memory of loved ones. The Dialog/Don Blake
Carla Fusco receives ashes from Bishop Malooly at Ash Wednesday services at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, Wednesday, February 18, 2010. The Dialog/Don Blake
