THOMAS MARDAGA

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'Bishop Thomas Mardaga' (born 14 may, 1913 - died 28 may 1984) was an American Roman Catholic bishop.
He was the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, from 9 March 1968 to 28 May 1984, and died in office.

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Major Events in Lifetime

Accomplishments as Bishop

Major Events in Lifetime

14 May 1913 - Born in Baltimore, Maryland
14 May 1940 - Ordained Priest of Baltimore-Washington, Maryland
9 December 1966 - Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, Maryland
9 December 1966 - Appointed Titular Bishop of Mutugenna, Numidia
25 January 1967 - Ordained Titular Bishop of Mutugenna, Numidia
9 March 1968 - Appointed Bishop of Wilmington, Delaware
28 May 1984 - Died Bishop of Wilmington, Delaware

Accomplishments as Bishop

★ Continued the implementation of The Second Vatican Council reforms

★ Established a Council of the Laity

★ Continued the ecumenical work of his predecessor, joining with other Christian denomination leaders to form the Delmarva Ecumenical Agency

★ Worked with Christian and Non-Christian clergy in regular interfaith consultations

★ Stepped up public relations and media efforts

★ Reorganized the diocesan curia, setting up a financial Department separate from the Chancery and establishing a Ministry for Migrant Workers

★ Founded Resurrection Catholic Parish (Wilmington) in 1969