About the History
Part 1: The Origins of St. Mary's
Part 2: 1922-1939: A Mission Church of Sacred Heart Parish
Part 3: 1939-1961: A Mission Church of St. Rose of Lima Parish
Part 4: Since 1961: An Independent Parish
Epilogue: Pastor's Vision for the Future
Acknowledgments: About this history
The entire history is taken ver batem from the wonderful booklet prepared for St. Mary's 75th Anniversary in 1997. The booklet is entiteled, St. Mary's of Malaga, 1922-1997: A Delsea Drive Landmark Celebrates Its Diamond Jubiliee. The booklet was written by William Sansalone. The following are the author's acknowledgements printed in the front of the book:
"I thank the people of Malaga and the business community there for the funds to print this booklet. (They are listed on the program for the October 19 celebratory dinner.) Mr. Stephen Cesare's brief history of our church (1962) served as a starting point for the present booklet. Since May, numerous parishioners shared their knowledge of long-past and recent parish events, and I am appreciative. Mr. Michael Sanderson, a photographer with PhotoQuik (Vineland), gave me valuable advice. Special thanks go to Father Jerome Romanowski and Ms. Angela Iannello, his assistant, for their help during my recent fact-finding visits to Malaga.
"In the Washington, D.C. area, I am indebted to Ms. Susan P. Stark, who skillfully edited the entire contents of this booklet. Mr. Ralph Slesinski and Ms. Cathy Lee of Westland Printers (Burtonsville, Md.) did the design and layout. I am grateful to Westland's craftspeople for producing this booklet with thought and care. My wife, Alice, has consistently encouraged and supported me in this project."