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.
Anthony Cardone (left), Joseph McQuaide, and John Solomon prostrate them selves on the alter as Bishop Malooly and all in attendance call upon the communion of saints during the Ordination at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Saturday, June 18, 2011. The Dialog/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly hands 9 year old Katelyn Folmer and her mother Beverly Folmer a copy of The Dialog Newspaper after mass at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish Church, Sunday, October 16, 2011. The Dialog/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly distributes Holy Communion wearing a chasuble depicting Our Mother of Sorrows in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks during a 9/11 10th anniversary mass at St. Hedwig Church, Sunday, September 11, 2011. The Dialog/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly celebrates mass at the Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution, New Castle, Del., Monday December 19, 2011. photo/Don Blake Photography.com