By Jeannette Sturges jsturges@stmedianetwork.com March 26, 2012 4:54PM
Some different quotes from the new bishop.
“Before anyone can have any grand plans, it’s important to get to know the people and where they are,” he said. “I think the big plan is to get to know the diocese, get to know the people. That probably means a lot of personal outreach, going to events, getting to know the clergy and their needs and hopes.”
Malloy also brings to the diocese a strong background in administration. He served for 10 years with the United States Conference of Bishops, working on the first reorganization of the conference in 30 years.
“We looked at who’s doing what, are there things we were doing 30 years ago we’re not doing now? And we added a lot of efficiencies that should please the bishops and should please the people making their weekly contributions,” he said.
Malloy said the Rockford Diocese has a strong reputation among American Catholics.
“Rockford is widely reputed to be a very dynamic, very vibrant diocese,” he said. “Every local church has its own personality and culture within the parameter of the Catholic Church. I’m looking forward to seeing how in Northern Illinois the church really becomes incarnate.”
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