Most Rev. William E. Koenig

To the laity, members of institutes of consecrated life, and the clergy of the Diocese of Wilmington: Greetings in the name of the Risen Lord. INTRODUCTION Rejoice,...

Dear Beloved: since this man, James Martin Gebhart, our son and your relative and friend, is soon to be advanced to the Order of...

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ: since this man, Dennis Stameza, our son, brother and friend will soon be advanced to the Order of...

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...