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.
- St. Thomas the Apostle Columbiettes welcome new officers
St. Thomas Columbiettes held their Installation Ceremony and Mass on June 17 at Corpus Christi Chapel in Wilmington. Newly elected officers for the 2026-2027 Columbian Year are, pictured left to right: Lesa Wright, District Deputy; Lori Wright, Sentinel; Theresa Baldwin, Vice […]
- One of Us: Longtime TV news anchor Tracy Davidson wants others to know God’s love
“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities. NAME: Tracy Davidson PARISH: St. Denis HOMETOWN: Havertown, […]
- Sanctifying sacred spaces: New stone altar at St. John Neumann Church in Berlin fulfills pastor’s long-time wish
It’s not often that a parish replaces its altar. But at St. John Neumann Parish in Berlin, Maryland, it’s something Father Joseph MPR Cocucci had wanted to do for 14 years, ever since he was appointed pastor. Historically, altars were made of stone, and, in fact, the […]


