Native Place: Hawaii
Entered Novitiate: August 24, 2019
First Promise: September 4, 2020
Final Promise: August 31, 2024
Diaconate Ordination: September 7, 2024
Priestly Ordination: May 17, 2025
Paulist Fr. Christopher Derige Malano earned his undergraduate degree in history and religious studies at the University of New Mexico.
He earned an M.A. in global development and social justice from St. John’s University.
Fr. Chris is a past secretary general of the International Movement of Catholic Students, and also worked as administrator of Newman Center Hawaii.
He is co-editor of the book "God’s Quad" from Orbis Books.
He was ordained a priest on May 17, 2025.
In his first priestly assignment, Fr. Chris is an associate pastor at St. Austin Church in Austin, TX.
In July, 2025, the Hawaii Catholic Herald shared the article "Joyful Return Home" about newly ordained Fr. Chris.
playlist tool in the video player.In May, 2025, in anticipation of his priestly ordination, Chris was a guest on Deacons Pod.
In July, 2024, Chris spoke with Mike Hayes for the "Five Questions With a Paulist" series:
