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.
- Nun Run, Sine Nomine Choral Art Ensemble, pumpkin decorating and more happening in the Diocese of Wilmington
Autumn is in full swing with crisper temperatures and changing leaves — and it’s a great time to get out and have fun supporting the parishes in our diocese. Here are some events scheduled in the coming weeks: Music lovers are invited to a performance of the Sine Nomine […]
- Local parishioners offer a pilgrim persective as they visit holy places in Portugal, Spain and France (with special guest) — Photo gallery
To be a pilgrim is to be a traveler, an explorer, an adventurer. To go on a religious pilgrimage is a unique experience that can stretch us and help us grow in faith and gratitude. We don’t all travel lightly. We don’t all travel well. Yet, we all share a yearning to […]
- 50 years and running, Coffee Run Council of Knights of Columbus build upon support of St. Mary of the Assumption and community
For five decades, the men of Coffee Run Council #6768 of the Knights of Columbus have quietly served as a cornerstone of Charity, Faith and Community support for St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and the greater Hockessin area. This year, the council reached a historic […]


