Edward Michael Deliman

Styles of
**Edward Michael Deliman**
Styles of; Edward Michael Deliman
Reference style	His Excellency ; The Most Reverend ;
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Bishop

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Edward Michael Deliman
His Excellency, The Most Reverend ; Edward Michael Deliman
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia ; Titular Bishop of Sufes
Archdiocese	Philadelphia
Appointed	May 31, 2016
Installed	August 18, 2016
Retired	May 13, 2022
Other post(s)	Titular Bishop of Sufes
Orders
Ordination	May 19, 1973; by John Krol
Consecration	August 18, 2016; by Charles J. Chaput, Ronald William Gainer, and Nelson J. Perez
Personal details
Born	March 4, 1947 (age 77); Lorain, Ohio, U.S.
Motto	Blessed are the merciful

Last updated March 10, 2024

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

Early life

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

.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

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.

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References

1 2 "Bishop Edward Michael Deliman [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
1 2 3 4 "Pope Names New Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. May 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
↑ "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.

External links

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[:0-1] 1 2 "Bishop Edward Michael Deliman [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2023-01-22.

[:1-2] 1 2 3 4 "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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