Bishop Joseph Galante has appointed Monsignor Michael T. Mannion director of Community Relations for the diocese. The appointment will be effective in July, when Mannion leaves his post as rector of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in
In the new position, Msgr. Mannion will continue to work to initiate and cultivate relationships with individuals, business and faith-based organizations, government and law enforcement agencies and others to improve the quality of life and serve the pastoral needs of people in
“It is my hope that such a process and outreach ministry will result in new and strengthened relationships between the Diocese of Camden and the connected individuals and communities,” said Msgr. Mannion. “I thank Bishop Galante for his confidence in me and for the opportunity to serve the diocese in this way.”
In making the announcement, Bishop Galante said, “I am grateful for the exceptional leadership, energy and creativity that Msgr. Mannion has brought to his responsibilities as rector of the Cathedral. I look forward to bringing his considerable talents to bear on the larger needs of the diocese.”
As rector of the Camden city Cathedral, Msgr. Mannion established strong relationships with area community leaders, non-profits and law enforcement agencies. He gathered high-profile guest speakers for forums, roundtables and symposiums at the Cathedral, including actor Brian Dennehy, Fred M. Jacobs, M.D., J.D., Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent, papal biographer George Weigel, DEA Administrator Karen Tandy, CNN’s Mark Shields and Ambassador Thomas Melady, who served as Ambassador to the Vatican, Burundi and Uganda.