Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington lies prostrate during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Below is a photo gallery that includes some of Blake’s photojournalism chronicling the day.
Bishop William Koenig receives his miter from Archbishop William E. Lori at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington receives the Book of Gospels from Archbishop William E. Lori of the Archdiocese of Baltimore during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Priests from around the Diocese of Wilmington gather for Bishop William Koenig’s ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington looks at the miter that he will wear during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington has the Book of Gospels held over his head during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, N.Y., places his hands on Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Priests from around the Diocese of Wilmington pray for Bishop William Koenig during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington lies prostrate during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington holds up the apostolic mandate for everyone to inspect during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Archbishop Christophe Pierre apostolic nuncio to the United States speaks during Bishop William Koenig ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishops sit on the altar during Bishop William Koenig ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
The miter that Bishop William Koenig will wear during his ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, N.Y., talks with Msgr. John Hopkins, left, and Father Charles Dillingham before Bishop William Koenig’s ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Bishop Malooly talk before Bishop William Koenig’s ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishops prepare to enter the church for Bishop William Koenig ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake