BISHOP EMERITUS JOSEPH GALANTE PASSES AT SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Bishop Emeritus Joseph A. Galante passed away during the Memorial Day weekend at Shore Memorial Hospital at the age of 80.  Galante became the seventh Bishop to serve the Diocese of Camden in 20024; he served in that position until January, 2013 when he resigned due to health reasons.  A Rite of Reception will be held in Blackwood Friday afternoon.