Edward Michael Deliman


Edward Michael Deliman
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia
Titular Bishop of Sufes
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
AppointedMay 31, 2016
InstalledAugust 18, 2016
RetiredMay 13, 2022
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Sufes
Orders
OrdinationMay 19, 1973
by John Krol
ConsecrationAugust 18, 2016
by Charles J. Chaput, Ronald William Gainer, and Nelson J. Perez
Personal details
Born (1947-03-04) March 4, 1947 (age 77)
MottoBlessed are the merciful
Styles of
Edward Michael Deliman
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Edward Michael Deliman (born March 4, 1947) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from 2016 until 2022.

Biography

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Early life

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Edward Deliman was born on March 4, 1947, in Lorain, Ohio.[1] After finishing high school, he attended St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he received a bachelor's degree in 1969. In 1973, Deliman completed a Master of Divinity degree at St. Charles Borromeo. [2]

Priesthood

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.On May 19, 1973, Deliman was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Cardinal John Krol.[1] Deliman served as assistant pastor in the following parishes:

  • St. Joseph in Cheltenham Township, 1973-1977
  • St. Clement in Philadelphia, 1977-1978
  • St. John Bosco Parish in Hatboro, 1978-1983. He also served as an advocate on the metropolitan tribunal from 1979 to 1980 and as associate director of the Office for Youth and Young Adults from 1982 to 1983.
  • St. Agnes Parish in West Chester, 1983-1986. He became defender of the bond for the tribunal in 1983.[2]

In 1986, Deliman was named parochial vicar of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Starting in 1991, Deliman served as pastor in the following parishes:

  • St. Bonaventure in Philadelphia, 1991-1993
  • Visitation B.V.M. in Philadelphia, 1993-2003
  • St. Agnes, 2003-2009. He also served as spiritual director at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary from 2001 to 2006 and priest vocation coordinator from 2005 to 2009.
  • St. Martin of Tours in Philadelphia, 2009-2011
  • Our Lady of Fatima in Bensalem Township, 2011-2014
  • Saint Charles Borromeo in Bensalem, 2014-2022[2]

Auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia

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Pope Francis appointed Deliman as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia on May 31, 2016.[2] On August 18, 2016, Deliman was consecrated by Archbishop Charles Chaput.[3] As bishop, Deliman oversaw Episcopal Region 2 (Montgomery County) of the archdiocese.

On May 13, 2022, Pope Francis accepted Deliman's resignation as bishop after reaching the mandatory age of 75.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Bishop Edward Michael Deliman [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  2. ^ a b c d "Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  3. ^ "Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman Ordained To The Episcopacy And Will Serve As An Auxiliary Bishop For The Archdiocese of Philadelphia". Retrieved August 18, 2016.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
2016–2022
Succeeded by
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