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.
- New Holy Cross High School, student ‘trailbazers’ mark milestone with blessing of ground in Frederica: Photo gallery
FREDERICA – A sense of excitement filled the air as students, staff and benefactors of Holy Cross High School gathered Nov. 12 for the blessing of the permanent site of the school. “We gather today in gratitude and hope,” said Father Anthony Giamello, pastor of Holy Cross […]
- 5K to support Catholic Charities, a bevy of Christmas bazaars, and more happening in the Diocese of Wilmington
We’re just a few weeks away from Advent, and that means the annual Igniting Hope 5K to benefit Catholic Charities is just around the corner. There’s also a plethora of parish Christmas bazaars to choose from to get a jump on holiday celebrations. Check out these and other […]
- Veterans Day celebration draws students, family, friends of veterans to Immaculate Heart of Mary school — Photo gallery
Students, family and friends joined veterans during Veterans Day celebrations at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish and school in Wilmington. A place was set at an empty table in remembrance of MIA/POW veterans who never made it home. Students waved flags and greeted family members […]


