Our Diocese
Who We Are
For over 150+ years the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington has been called and commissioned to:
- Be a community of faith living the love poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
- To proclaim the good news of salvation announced through Jesus Christ and confided to the Church.
- To celebrate in liturgy, especially in Eucharist, the saving act of God in Christ.
- To strengthen our allegiance to the Gospel and deepen our understanding of it.
- To serve all our brothers and sisters as Jesus taught us.
- Holy Cross elementary school in Dover introduces ‘Wall of Honor’ as it recognizes veterans past and present: Photo gallery
DOVER — Holy Cross School elementary school in Dover recently had a Veterans Day assembly to recognize and thank the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. The program brought together students, staff and families. The school […]
- November provides an opportunity, sacred invitation to pause and truly see all that we have been given — Sheila McGirl
November has always carried a special rhythm in my life. The air cools, the light softens and I find my heart is drawn inward, to remember, to reflect, and to give thanks. November provides an opportunity, or a sacred invitation to pause and truly see all that we have been […]
- The Bishop’s 5K, movie night in Lewes, trivia night and more coming up in the Diocese of Wilmington
Although the temperatures are getting chilly, there are still many fun things happening around the Diocese of Wilmington to keep us connected to our Catholic community, from The Bishop’s 5K, to dancing with the oldies in Lewes, trivia night at St. Matt’s, Turkeython, and […]


