Father Edward whose baptismal name was Eugene was born on December 17, 1904 in Glenburn, North Dakota. He was third of seven boys. Eugene Malone came to Conception Seminary College in Conception, Missouri as a sixteen year old high school student. In the student body, everybody knew "Judge" Malone although perhaps only a few knew his real name was "Eugene." He was prominent in athletics, the star of many drama productions, and a popular student leader. His school record shows participation in band, choir, the school newspaper, football, basketball, and baseball.

    In August 1926 he entered Immaculate Conception Abbey at Conception, Missouri professing his monastic vows in Augiust 1927. Fr. Edward was ordained to the priesthood in June 1923 at Conception Abbey. Receiving his Bachelor's of Arts Degree in 1929, Fr. Edward pursued further studies at Saint John's University, in Collegeville, Minnesota where he received a Bachelor degree in Sacred Theology in 1932. He was awarded  a Master of Arts Degree in English from Notre Dame University in 1933. In 1945, Father Edward received a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from Catholic University.

    Father Edward was appointed Rector -- Principal -- of Conception Seminary College and Seminary in 1937 and continued in this position until 1955. While at Conception, his duties also included for a time athletic director and English teacher. In 1955, Fr. Edward was rector of our school until 1965 when it was St. John Vianney. Additional duties at St. John Vianney Seminary and Mount Michael included stints as English and German teacher. He served Mount Michael monastic community as subprior -- third in command -- from 1955 - 1965.

    His published works range from popular interpretations of monastic spirituality for the laity to his scholarly study of fourth century monastic origins. Fr. Edward served as president of the American Benedictine Academy for many years. He was also a member in such organizations as the Catholic American Theology Society, the Nebraska Association of high School Principals, the National Catholic Educational Society, the Nebraska Writers Association, and attained the 4th degree of Knights of Columbus.

  Upon retiring from school duties, Fr. Edward continued to serve at various parishes. Fr. Edward  Malone died on March 10, 1980 after a brief illness.

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