Pope Benedict XVI has declared a “Year for Priests” from now until June 19, 2010. Click here for more information.

In every age God calls men and women to serve His people. The Church needs healthy, strong and holy priests to bring Christ to a culture starving for His presence.  The Church needs women and men religious on fire with the charisms of their founders to do the works of the Kingdom in the modern world. Could God be calling you to the priesthood or religious life?  Click here.

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, recently named Reverend Monsignor John O. Barres, STD, JCL, Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington, to be the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown succeeding Bishop Edward Cullen. The Diocese of Wilmington congratulates Bishop-elect Barres and rejoices with the people of the Diocese of Allentown. 

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Click here to read Bishop Malooly's statement.


Listen to Bishop-elect John O. Barres’ homily given at a special Mass of thanksgiving on May 28, 2009, the day after the Holy Father appointed him the Fourth Bishop of Allentown, and highlights from the news conference that followed the Mass. Click here.

The Diocese of Wilmington will say farewell to Bishop-elect Barres at a special Mass on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark, Delaware.  All are invited.

Help Catholic Charities “Stock the Pantry!” From June 6 to June 28, Catholic Charities is conducting a food drive to help those struggling in today’s economy. Donations of nonperishable food items and grocery store gift cards can be dropped off at Catholic Charities locations or at several parish churches.

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We are blessed to have in our diocese, wonderful vacation and resort areas. 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!

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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.

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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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