The 10th bishop of Wilmington celebrated Mass twice at the Cathedral of St. Peter — the 4 p.m, Saturday Mass and the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass.
In his homily, the bishop spoke of his chair, or Cathedra.
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV with Bishop Koenig during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig gives the final blessing during Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Bishop talked about his chair in his homily. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV presents Bishop Koenig a picture of the Cathedral of St. Peter Church after Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Dialog photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig consecrates the body and blood during Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig during Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig prays during Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig greets people after Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig during Mass at the Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop Koenig distributes Communion during Mass at The Cathedral of St. Peter Church, Sunday, July 18, 2021. Dialog photo/Don Blake