Thomas Mardaga

Bishop Thomas Mardaga (born 14 may, 1913 - died 28 may 1984) was an American 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.

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