In Memoriam: Francis J. Moloney, SDB

CBA mourns the passing of Francis J. Moloney, SDB who has died at the age of 85. A CBA member since 1973, Frank joined the Salesians of Don Bosco in 1959 and was ordained a Priest in 1970. He achieved a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from  Melbourne University, the Salesian Pontifical University (1970), a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute (1972), and a Doctorate of Philosophy from  the University of Oxford (1976). He was a member of the International Theological Commission to the Holy See (1984-2002). Frank's research focused on the Gospels of John, Mark, and the Book of Revelation, leading to a number of internationally acclaimed publications. In the Biblical Studies from the CBA series, Frank authored two titles: Letters to the Johannine Circle: 1-3 John (2020) and The Shape of Matthew's Story (2024).

Frank's illustrious teaching career included Lecturer in New Testament at the Salesian Pontifical University (Rome: 1975-76), Lecturer and Head of the Biblical Studies Department at Catholic Theological College (1977-1994), Foundation Professor of Theology at Australian Catholic University (1994-1999), Dean and Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America (1999-2005). Director of the Early Christian Literature and Bible section of the Institute for Critical Inquiry into Religion at Australian Catholic University (2013-2016). Visiting Professor at the Salesian Pontifical University, Rome (regular), the Gregorian University, Rome (1976), the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique de Jerusalem (CBA 1990 Visiting Professor), the Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome (CBA 1992 Visiting Professor), the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, USA (2007), St Mary University and Seminary, Cleveland, USA (2013),Senior Professorial Fellow at the Catholic Theological College in Melbourne, Australia.

As a member of CBA, Frank served as CBQ Associate Editor (1996-2003),  CBA Vice-President (2000-01), and President  (2001-02). He was a friend and mentor to many.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please remember and pray for those who have gone before us. If you are aware of the recent passing of a CBA member please inform the CBA office: cba-office@cua.edu or 202-319-5519.

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