Michael Joseph Moloney
Michael Joseph Moloney | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Banjul | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Banjul |
| Appointed | 24 December 1957 |
| Installed | 4 May 1958 |
| Retired | 14 November 1980 |
| Other post | Prefect Apostolic of Bathurst in Gambia (1951–1957) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 20 June 1937 |
| Consecration | 4 May 1958 by Albert Levame |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Joseph Moloney 12 May 1912 |
| Died | 31 December 1991 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Alma mater | Holy Ghost Missionary College, Kimmage Manor |
Bishop Michael Joseph Moloney C.S.Sp. (12 May 1912 – 31 December 1991) was an Irish-born priest of the Holy Ghost Fathers, also known as Spiritans. He served as Bishop of Bathurst in Gambia for 42 of his 54 years as a priest and bishop. He was created Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) about 1951.