A son of Ireland who became a shepherd in Arizona, Msgr. Malone was born in Fedamore, County Limerick. Ordained in 1959, he served faithfully in both the Dioceses of Tucson and Phoenix. His ministry included pastoral work at multiple parishes and three decades of dedicated service in the Tribunal. After retiring to his native Ireland, he was called to eternal life on May 31, 2025, at age 91.
