were established and former Missionary Apostolate parishes became independent. Many parishes built new church buildings. McNulty promoted religious vocations, expanded inner city ministry, established the Liturgical Commission, the Pastoral Council, a Lay Steering Committee to oversee finances, and the Communications Office. McNulty began the television program The Bishop Visits Your Home. James McNulty died in Montclair, New Jersey, on September 4, 1972, at age 72. His body is buried next to his parents in East Hanover, New Jersey. References Episcopal succession 1972 deaths Participants in the Second Vatican Council Seton Hall University alumni 1900 births 20th-century Roman Catholic bishops in the United States Roman Catholic bishops of Paterson Roman Catholic bishops of Buffalo