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 blesses the host during the opening mass for the Year of Faith at St. Joseph Church in Middletown, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly delivers his homily during the opening mass for the Year of Faith at St. Joseph Church in Middletown, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Malooly welcomes students as they arrive for the Rosary Rally at the Our Lady Queen of Peace statue on the grounds of Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, Friday, October 5, 2012. photo/ Don Blake
Bishop Malooly processes to the altar with the Knights of Columbus at attention during Diocesan Marian Pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace at Holy Spirit Church, Saturday, September 22, 2012. Photo/Don Blake
