Most Rev. William E. Koenig

There’s humorous story told of a bishop who was at a conference at which he had been asked to give a talk on spirituality...

Sept. 10, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Over the next two months, government leaders and ballot initiatives will be voted on.  While casting one’s...

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we begin a new school year, I am reminded of the tremendous gift of Catholic education. Our schools...

August 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In 1796, a French priest, Reverend Etienne Faure, who came to Wilmington with a group of French immigrants...

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...