We welcome a new shepherd!
On Monday, September 8, 2008, the Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, D.D. will be installed as the ninth bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.  To send Bishop Malooly a welcome message, send Bishop Saltarelli a message of appreciation,  view or listen to the press conference that introduced Bishop Malooly to the diocese, see photographs and follow coverage of this historic time in the life of the Catholic Church in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore; click here.

The Year of Saint Paul has arrived!  Most Reverend Michael A. Saltarelli, D.D. has issued "Celebrating the Year of Saint Paul, June 28, 2008 - June 29, 2009", a Pastoral Letter to the people of the Diocese of Wilmington. The letter includes Ten Ways to Celebrate the Year of Saint Paul.

Click here to read the Pastoral Letter.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship has developed Resources for the Year of Saint Paul. Click here.

It's Summer time!  Time to relax at the beach, enjoy God's beautiful creation and spend time with family and friends.   Whether you are enjoying the history and natural beauty of the towns and villages along the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay, or the family fun of a Delaware or Maryland Atlantic Ocean resort vacation; you’ll find a Catholic community nearby ready to welcome you with open arms. We invite you to come and worship with us!

Click here for the Diocese of Wilmington Vacation Mass Guide

Spend Some Time at the Movies this Summer
Soul Searching, a movie about teenagers and God, is a compelling documentary about the religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers based on research by the National Study of Youth and Religion. The staff of CYM offers you four chances to view the film this summer and share in the discussion that will follow each showing. Find out what teens think about God and religion, what their hopes and aspirations are, and what the research says about the effect of religion in their lives. Mark your calendar for July 20 (Salisbury), August 6 (Easton), and August 21 (Newark). Admission is free. Youth ministers, parents, religious educators, teacher, and priests are encouraged to attend.

For more information, click here

Whether you are on a journey into the Catholic Church or returning to the Catholic Church, we suggest you visit CatholicsComeHome.org. Their goal is to provide you with a very wide array of helpful and thought-provoking resources that will help you understand more clearly the Catholic Church and its teachings. Feel free to suggest this Web site to friends and family. 

Click here for CatholicsComeHome.org

Many Catholics are unaware of the Church’s effort to address the tragedy of child sexual molestation by clergy or Church related personnel. A recent study (CARA) reported only 34% of surveyed Catholics heard of the Charter for the Protection Children and Young People, and only 17% of those surveyed were aware of steps taken by the local Diocese to prevent child abuse.  In response to the report, Diocese of Wilmington leadership believes it important to attempt to better inform all the faithful about what we do (a) when a reported abuse is given us, (b) describe the outreach the Diocese makes to victims and/or their families, and (c) what we are doing to prevent abuse.

Click here for more information

An Independent audit has shown that the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is being followed in Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.  Click here for details

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