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Services
July 3-4, Aug. 7-8, Sept. 4-5, Oct. 2-3, Nov. 6-7, Dec. 4-5, 8:15 p.m.-2:30 a.m.: Communion of Reparation All Night Vigil, St. Hedwig Chapel, 408 S. Harrison St., Wilmington. More information, Janet Aluise, (302) 996-0482.
On hiatus, resumes Oct. 5, 6 p.m.: Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, St. Elizabeth Church, Wilmington. Services to ask God for spiritual, physical and emotional healing. There will be Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction, Liturgy of the Word, and devotional prayers to St. Elizabeth. All are welcome. (302) 652-3626. (First Mondays)
TBA, 4 p.m.: English-Filipino Monthly Bilingual Mass, St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. Bishop Ephrem Esmilla will be the celebrant. More information, contact Millette Angeles (302) 325-0556 or George and Issa Romero (925) 325-3315.
Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Millions of Monicas devotion, St. Patrick Church, 1414 King Street, Wilmington. Weekly prayer service for women only, inspired by the perseverance of St. Monica, patron saint of mothers. More information www.millionsofmonicas.com or lucy@millionsofmonicas.com.
July 21, Aug. 4 & 18, Sept. 1 & 15, Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 3 & 17, Dec. 1 & 15. 10:30 a.m.: Mass, Jesus House Chapel of St. Joseph, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. (First and third Tuesdays)
Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-noon: Centering Prayer, Jesus House Chapel of St. Joseph, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. More information, www.jesushousecenter.org
Daily, noon: Mass at Sacred Heart Oratory, 917 N. Madison St., Wilmington. Also Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.
Fridays, 5 p.m.: Blue Hen Rosary, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 200 E. Main Street, Newark. 5:00pm. Join us each week in praying the Rosary for our youth—especially those who may be struggling with addiction, facing personal challenges, or who have drifted away from the Church. More information, or to add someone’s name to the prayer log, contact bluehenrosary@gmail.com.
Right to Life
Join the Vigils for Life:
- Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-noon. pro-life vigil outside Wilmington Planned Parenthood, 7th and Shipley Sts. Coordinated by Delaware Right to Life. Contact: Mary Miller at (603) 903-5613.
- Thursdays, 9 a.m.-Noon outside of Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S Governors Ave. Street parking available. Contact: Donna Latteri by text, (862) 266-1099
- Thursdays, 9 a.m.-Noon: Seaford Planned Parenthood, 800 Health Services Drive, 10 am-noon, Tuesdays and Fridays, Call Jim, 443-655-2008. Dover Planned Parenthood, 805 S. Governors Ave., 9 am-noon, Thursdays, Call Donna, 862-266-1099.
Vocations
Vocation discerning retreats for young women 18-35, hosted by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Oct. 9-11 retreat in Kansas City, Mo. More information, sc@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Programs
Adult formation discussion series, St. Jude the Apostle, Lewes. July 9, 6:30 p.m., “Catholics and social media.” July 29, 10:30 a.m., “Just war theory.” Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. “Christianity in the age of artificial intelligence.” Sessions are held in the Parish Life Center. Free, however, people are asked to register online in advance at www.stjudelewes.org or by calling 302-644-7413.
July 10, 5-8 p.m.: Book signing, Kathy’s Corner Shop, 100 S. Main Street, North East, Md. Michele Chynoweth, bestselling Christian fiction author and St. Jude/ICC parishioner, will be signing copies of her contemporary biblical suspense novels that re-imagine Old Testament stories for today’s readers as part of North East’s Second Friday event, with the theme of America’s 250th Anniversary celebration. There will be live music, food, free gifts and much more. More information, Michele, michele@michelechynoweth.com
July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 & 24: Christian Agility Training, program to help kids improve balance, coordination and quick directional changes. Hosted by Authentic Intentional Catholic Families. Two age groups, 5-8 and 9-15. Kids age 16+ can help train and instruct. $10 per session, $30 max per family. Delpark Manor Park, 2005 Telegraph Rd., Wilmington. More information and to register, Erin, 302-375-1421.
Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Catholic Men of Delmarva Inaugural Conference, St. Mark’s High School, Wilmington. Theme is Authentic Masculinity. Day includes fellowship, music ministry, vendors, speakers and Mass with Bishop Koenig. Featured speakers include Gary Zimak, Matthew Leonard, Rev. Larry Swink, and more. For more information, www.DelmarvaCatholic.org.
Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir seeks new members. Join a Music Ministry grounded in our Catholic Faith and rooted in the Gospel Music tradition. This is the mission of the Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir to give voice to our beliefs and commitment as Catholics. If you are interested, please Contact Brenda Burns Brady (302) 573-3104 for more details.
Sept. 18, 7:30 a.m.: The Catholic Business Network of the Diocese of Wilmington breakfast, St. Joseph on the Brandywine, Wilmington. Doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and the program begins at 8. Speaker will be Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV, who will conduct a presentation entitled “Soul of business: Catholic leadership in the age of A.I.” Breakfast is $40 and first-time attendees are entitled to a free print and digital advertisement promoting their business in The Dialog and thedialog.org. Register at givecentral.org/cdow/Catholic-Business-Networking
Oct. 18, 1 p.m., St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing celebrates 100 years since its founding, and 50 years for the final graduating class of 1976. Luncheon at Ed Oliver Golf Club, 800 DuPont Rd., Wilmington. All alumnae are invited to attend. Bishop Koenig, the Sisters of St. Francis, and the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales will be in attendance. For more information, go to Facebook, The Saint Francis Hospital School of Nursing Alumni or contact Gerri Irish, ’69, RN, MSN, (302) 379-5847, girish9@verizon.net.
Grief Support Group. Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Road, Newark. Grief is experienced in many ways—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. While every loss is unique, having the support of others who have experienced loss and understand it can be comforting. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in parish center room 3. For more information, call 302-731-2435 or music@holyangels.net.
Retreats
July 24 at 4 p.m. through July 26 at 12 Noon: Women of Grace Retreat: Weekend Retreat for Women, Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, Pa. Theme is Emotional Balance in an Upside-Down World; speakers include Johnnette Williams, Fr. Hans Chamorro, Dr. Robert Enright, Vivian Akel, LCSW, and Gary Zimak. Our lives are so busy, our families have varying demands, and the stress of work and even our social lives can leave things feeling topsy turvy and overwhelming! Gain insight and practical tools to establish emotional balance to help us to live free in Christ Jesus without anxiety, fear, or worry. More information, https://www.womenofgrace.com/events/414; 1-800-558-5452; info@womenofgrace.com
July 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Flame of Love East Regional Conference, Donnie William Center, St. Mary’s Ryken H.S., Leonardtown, Md. Theme is “Return to Carmel.” Keynote speaker Fr. Scot Woods of Sacred Heart Parish, LaPlata. Conference concludes with a Eucharistic healing service. Jesus is calling His children to prayer for the conversion of family members and all humanity. The Flame of Love is Jesus Himself, coming to us through Mary’s Immaculate Heart. It is described as the greatest torrent of grace given to the world since the Word became Flesh, a gift of the Father offered to all humanity, not only to Christians. This grace weakens the influence of Satan, diminishing his power over souls and situations, and enabling hearts to respond more freely to God’s sanctifying grace. Come and respond to Jesus’ plea. Be empowered in the restoring of Carmel, the lush green pastures of our Catholic faith. Allow Him to shower you with His abundant grace. Register @ https://flameoflove.us/event/2026-national-conference-east-2/ or email Monica: mludwig@flameoflove.us.
July 31-Aug. 2, Oct. 2-4, Retrouvaille retreat, Malvern Retreat House, Family Life Center, Malvern, Pa. Program provides help for marriage problems difficulties or crises. More information and to register, marriagehelpdelval.org or (215) 766-3944. All inquiries confidential.
TBA, Worldwide Marriage Encounter retreat, Brighton Suites, Rehoboth Beach: Learn tools to revitalize romance and deepen communication in your marriage. Get away for an intimate weekend. No group sharing required. For information or to register visit our website http://www.wwme.org or call Tony and Linda Massino at 302-648-2228.
TBA: Rachel’s Vineyard Catholic Retreat. This retreat offers emotional and spiritual healing for anyone who has struggled with grief and loss from abortion. Whether you are post-abortive or know someone who is, freedom awaits. Contact Nan Bernardo-Freeman at 302-463-7711 (call or text) or lucyminn929@gmail.com
Fundraisers
Now through July 17: Real Men Real Talk, an initiative of Birthright of Delaware will be holding their annual Backpacks for Success school supply drive, a community-driven effort dedicated to ensuring that students begin the school year equipped with the essential tools needed to learn, grow, and succeed. The drive runs until July 17, and donations of new backpacks, composition and spiral notebooks, folders and binders, loose-leaf paper, pens and pencils, crayons and markers, colored pencils, headphones, calculators, hand sanitizer, tissues, student essentials, and financial contributions are needed. For more information, contact Gary Mason Jr., 302-444-7862, https://www.rmrt.org/ or info@RMRT.org All donations are tax deductible.
The Arts
July 29, 6:30 p.m.: The Hillbilly Thomists concert, Aquinas Academy, 2370 Red Lion Rd., Bear. $12 per person, children under 5 free. Clergy, religious and seminarians free, however all tickets must be ordered in advance, no tickets sold at the door. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Go to https://ticketstripe.com/events/7719109180768482
Festivals/Carnivals/Bazaars
Golf Tournaments
Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m.: 34th Annual CYO Joseph A. McNesby Jr. Golf Outing, Deerfield Golf Club. Sponsorships available; raffle donations gratefully accepted. More information, https://cdowcym.org/34th-cyo-joseph-a-mcnesby-jr-golf-outing/
Sales
Dances/Socials
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Meals
Tuesdays July 7 through Sept. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Seafood “Knights,” Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Highway, Ocean City. The Ocean City Lady Knights Auxiliary will also be participating each week by collecting school supplies for local students and hosting gift basket raffles to support the many charitable causes and outreach programs they serve. Check out the website at SeafoodKnights.com for preorders and menu. All major credit cards are accepted through our secure online ordering system.
TBA, 8 a.m.-noon: Second Sunday Breakfast Buffet, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Large assortment of hot foods, baked goods, fresh waffles, omelets, beverages and more. Reservations recommended for large parties. $12 for adults, $5 children under 12. More information or for reservations, contact Nancy, (302) 598-8685 or Natiesmom@me.com.
Bingo/Games
Tuesdays: Bingo, Holy Rosary Parish Hall, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont. Doors open at 5 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m. Door prizes, pull tabs, food and drinks available. Must be 18 to play. More information, (302) 798-2904 or www.hrparish.com.
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.: Bingo, St. Helena’s Masci Hall, 601 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington. Games begin at 7 p.m. More information, (302) 764-0325.
Fridays, Bingo with the Knights, 5-9:30 p.m.: Knights of Columbus Hall, 9901 Coastal Hwy., Ocean City, Md. (Behind St. Luke’s Church.) Doors open at 5 p.m.; Bingo starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. Every night, at least $1,000 in payouts and a chance for the $1,000 big jackpot at the end of the evening. Light snacks available before Bingo and at intermission. More information, 410-524-7994. (Fridays)
First Fridays: Bingo, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish hall, 345 Bear-Christiana Rd., Bear. More information, (302) 322-6430.
Trips
Aug. 9-14: Bus excursion to Montreal & Quebec City Canada, hosted by The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver. This all-inclusive trip includes motorcoach transportation, five nights lodging in Canada, ten meals: five breakfasts and five dinners, local guide each day in Canada, guided tours of Montreal, Quebec City & Canada’’ Capital City, Ottawa. Visit Notre Dame Basilica, go to Montreal’s Underground City and Ottawa’s Parliament Hill; narrated Cruise on the stunning St. Lawrence River, visit to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Reserve your seat with a $100 deposit by contacting Damita MacFarlane @ 610-806-2359 or Dana Crumety @ 302-463-0290.
Join Brother Ronald Giannone, OFM Cap. on an unforgettable trip to explore The Best of Ireland, Aug. 12–22. Visit Dublin, Cork, Galway, Londonderry, and Belfast before heading back to Dublin. Double occupancy: $4,976. Single occupancy: $5,876. With direct, round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Dublin/Dublin to Philadelphia. For details, Debbe Philips,: (302) 652-5523, dphilips@ministryofcaring.org
Sept. 13-22: Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes with Barcelona, hosted by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. Ten days, 14 meals. Highlights include Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Cathedral of Burgos, Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle, Barcelona, Barcelona Cathedral. Cost $4,699 PPDO, (Single $5,399) includes r/t air from Phila. International Airport, air taxes, fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. For more information and brochures, Fr. Volodymyr Klanichka, 570-328-3818, Vovaklan@gmail.com
Dec. 8-16: Pilgrimage to Mexico and the National Basilica, Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Spiritual Director Father Janusz Brembor, Associate Pastor, St. Hedwig Church, Wilmington. Direct round trip flight from Philadelphia to Mexico City, some meals included. Price $2,990 (including the cost of the air ticket). Deadline for registration is June 15, 2026. $1,000 deposit and a copy of passport due at that time. Full payment due Aug. 15, 2026. The trip application and itinerary can be printed from our website at sthedwigde.org. For more information, please contact the parish office at 302 594-1400, Ext. 1, or email atsthedwigchurch@comcast.net
Volunteers
Emmanuel Dining Room, coordinated by the Ministry of Caring, is seeking fully vaccinated volunteers and meal partners to help reopen their three sites for daily sit-down meals. Faith groups, clubs and other organizations can help by becoming meal partners, preparing one meal a month, and serving. Individuals can help by setting tables, welcoming guests, serving meals, and cleaning up. For more information, (302) 652-3228.
Offer a welcome to seafarers who visit the ports of Delaware by volunteering at the Seamen’s Center of Wilmington. SCW volunteers join with people from the maritime, business and religious communities providing help for seafarers on shore leave from the isolation of life aboard their merchant vessels. Volunteers host at the center or serve as escort drivers for the crewmen. For more information contact Christine Lassiter at (302) 575-1300 or email scw@scsde.org.
The Little Sisters of the Poor, a nursing home which serves low-income seniors located at 185 Salem Church Road in Newark, is seeking volunteers. Flexible schedule available: Volunteer once a month, once a week, or more. Help is needed with breakfast, lunch or dinner, driving to medical appointments, kitchen prep work, folding laundry, cleaning the chapel, photography, and more. For information, please contact Joanne Joyce, director of volunteers, volnewark@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (302) 368-5886, ext. 137.
Groups
We are seeking New Members Dear Wilmington Diocese Singers: Consider this on your “Faith Journey”: Joining a Music Ministry grounded in our Catholic Faith and rooted in the Gospel Music tradition. This is the mission of the Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir to give voice to our beliefs and commitment as Catholics. If you are interested, please Contact Brenda Burns Brady (302) 573-3104 for more details. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sundays, 12:30 p.m.: Legion of Mary Junior Praesidium meetings, St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Coffee Run Room, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin. Junior Legion of Mary: Children ages 7-17 are invited to join. For more information email: lom.wilmington.ic@gmail.com
Young Adults group, “The Upper Room” meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Learn more about Scripture, pursue a deeper relationship with Christ and have fellowship with a community of believers. St. Matthew’s Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Wilmington. More information, call or text, (302) 281-4677.
Authentic Intentional Catholic Families (AICF) is a group for Families looking for others who share their Catholic faith in the northern part of the Diocese. Activities include faith sharing for parents with young children, book club, mixers, retreats and more. Location varies. Men’s Bible Study every Tuesday morning before work. For information, text Jorge at 908-787-8104. Ladies Faith Sharing every first Thursday of the month. For information, text Lisa at 951-315-0804. Anyone interested in joining AIFC or finding out more about the organization can contact Ruthie Coutinho at slcordero@aol.com, or text (484) 554-5618. Coming events: April 6, Easter Monday Egg Hunt, 3 p.m., Brandywine Springs Park, contact Ruthie, (484) 554-5618. May 23, “Those Catholics sure know how to party” gathering, Garnet Valley, Pa. More information, Rob, (267) 221-8829.
The Columbiettes, a nonprofit charitable organization that supports the community and the Knights of Columbus, is welcoming practicing Catholic women with serious convictions to help others who are interested in serving and growing in the faith. For more information go to decolumbiettes.org. Inquiries will be directed to an auxiliary in the Diocese of Wilmington closest to your location.
Third Saturdays: The Secular Discalced Carmelites (OCDS) is a Catholic lay order of men and women undertaking to live an evangelical life of fraternity and contemplative prayer, according to the Carmelite Saints. We meet in Newark on the third Saturday of each month. To learn more, contact Diane at ThirdOrderCarmelitesofDE@yahoo.com.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Lay Fraternity of St. Dominic, meets monthly on second Saturday, 2-4 p.m., in Newark at Holy Angels Church. Please email: laydominican514@gmail.com for more information or contact Anthea T. Piscarik at 302-373-3916.
Second Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.: Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours, Lectio Divina, and meeting, Community of Mary of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. Meets at St. Jude The Apostle Church, Lewes. The Community welcomes Roman Catholic lay men and women who, by special vocation, choose to live, in the world, with the spirit and the practice of contemplative prayer and service as it was taught by St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, and St. Therese of Lisieux and lived by following the Rule of Carmel. More information, John Kudlick, OCDS, 302-415-9731 or Lauriana Lundy, OCDS, 609-456-3086
Reunions
Save the date: Sept. 25, 6-10 p.m.: Saint Mark’s High School Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion, Christiana Hilton, 100 Continental Drive, Newark. Saint Mark’s is also hosting a meet and greet and tour of the school for Class of 1976 Alumni on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The reunion committee would like to connect with alumni. Contact Patty Curtin White at: patriciacurtin@comcast.net or PCurtin@christianacare.org or Terri Larson Seeman at: Glennsman@comcast.net (302)893-3479.
Young Adults
Philadelphia chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). YCP brings together young professionals in their 20s and 30s into a community of belonging, support, and encouragement at all stages of the faith journey. YCP empowers and equips them to live their Catholic faith through everyday work, and to perform all work with excellence for the glory of God. For more information, www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org/chapter/philadelphia
Wilmington Catholic Young Adults (WilCYA) is a young adult ministry serving the greater Wilmington-Newark Area which strives to connect young adults in their 20’s and 30’s with the Catholic Church through spiritual, social and service events. Each Tuesday, young adults from 15 parishes throughout the Diocese gather together for events such as social nights, Mass & fellowship, Holy Hour/Happy Hour and Catechesis. They also meet up other times during the month for events such as 5ks, and service projects. More information, https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Wilmington-Catholic-Young-Adults-WilCYA-118522335477971/