Most Rev. William E. Koenig

The Resurrection of Jesus Each of the four Gospels tell stories of Jesus’ appearances to his disciples after his resurrection.  Luke tells the story of...

Easter 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Gospel of Mark that is proclaimed at this year’s Easter Vigil, tells the story of three women...

Bishop Koenig homily, Chrism Mass, 2024, Church of the Holy Cross, Dover As we gather this evening as clergy and lay faithful from throughout our...

March 2024 Dear Friends in Christ, What a beautiful and humbling experience it is to hear someone’s confession, give absolution in Christ’s name, and witness one’s...

It was 800 years ago today, Dec. 25, 1223, that an event took place in a little town, about an hour outside of Rome,...

Christmas 2023 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we celebrate that moment in which God emptied Himself and took on our human flesh, may it...

November, 2023 Dear Friends in Christ, On the weekend of December 2-3 our parishes will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection. This annual appeal assists...

Dear Friends in Christ: As you may know, in June 2022 the Church in the United States began a three-year Eucharistic Revival. I am very...

We gather in prayer today and, as Pope Francis at the conclusion of his Oct. 18 audience said, “our thoughts turn to Palestine and...

Below is the homily delivered by Bishop Koenig at the 2023 Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage. It has been a special joy to be with...