Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

05/17/2026

05/08/2026

With joy and gratitude for the faith passed down to us by the Apostles, we commemorate this first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election as the 266th successor to St. Peter.

God Bless our Pope!

Read more on The Dialog, Wilmington, Del. website.

05/05/2026

Catch up on last week's Catholic Forum Radio Program/Podcast before a new episode premieres tomorrow!

We're continuing our miniseries on a year of Pope Leo XIV with Junno Arocho Esteves, International Correspondent for OSV News

Click over to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel to watch: https://youtu.be/3Ml9rIH9ozU?si=VSN47T_q4oRsD7Gk

04/25/2026

Click over to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel to watch this week’s video interview with Carol Glatz, Editor in Chief of Catholic News Service, Rome. Carol joins Catholic Forum Radio Program/Podcast to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis and memories from the conclave that brought us Pope Leo XIV.

https://youtu.be/ORomJAusIvU

04/21/2026

O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord!

The Diocese of Wilmington is thrilled to be included on the route of the National Eucharistic Congress National Eucharistic Pilgrimage journey from St. Augustine, Florida to Portland, Maine and finally to Philadelphia.

Carrying the theme One Nation Under God, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we look forward to showcasing the rich history and Catholic tradition of Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore!

Under the patronage of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, join us to spend time walking together, worshipping together, and glorifying the source and summit of our faith - Jesus in the Eucharist.

Learn more at cdow.org/cabriniroute!

04/20/2026

Did you catch Catholic Forum on the radio this weekend? Click over to the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington YouTube channel to watch the video interview with Lisa Livezey featured on this week's episode!

On this edition of Catholic Forum, Lisa Livezey a local author and part time Eastern Shore resident joins the show to discuss her book “Minding Mom” which fo...

04/09/2026

Fourteen priests, brothers and sisters serving diocese marked their years of service.

Religious jubilarians from around the Diocese of Wilmington gathered with other religious and friends at Church of the Holy Child in Wilmington on Wednesday, April 8, to celebrate years of service to the Church. Fourteen priests, brothers, and sisters serving diocese gathered with Bishop Koenig to m...

04/08/2026

Be one of the first to watch this week's interview for Catholic Forum Radio Program/Podcast from the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington featuring a look into Damascus Camp and what youth can expect when signing up for a week of camp this Summer!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xpGf4KLgQo

Catholic Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry, Diocese of Wilmington

On this week's episode of Catholic Forum, Dan Pin returns with Noah Gilchrist to discuss what campers can look forward to at Damascus Camp in Emmitsburg, MD ...

04/05/2026

“He is Risen! He has Risen Indeed!”

“My prayer for you this Easter is that the joy of the Resurrection will fill your homes, strengthen your families, and renew our entire Diocesan Church. May we live as a people who know that Christ is alive and that his victory is already at work among us.”

Most Rev. William E. Koenig, Bishop of Wilmington extends his wishes for a Happy and Blessed Easter to all the faithful across Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

04/04/2026

“Let us be people whose lives reflect the light of the Risen Christ.”

As we observe the great silence today, read Bishop William Koenig’s 2026 Easter Letter to the faithful of the Diocese of Wilmington and join us in parishes across Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore as we enter the holy season of Easter.

03/26/2026

As our Lenten journey draws to a close and we look toward the promise of Easter, Bishop Koenig and all the priests of the diocese are ready to welcome you for Reconciliation Monday.

Join us Monday, March 30th from 3-8 PM to Prepare Your Heart for Easter.

Find out more at CDOW.org/reconciliationmonday