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.
- Diocese of Wilmington parish grief groups offer healing after loss
While death is a natural part of life, the grief that comes after losing a loved one is sometimes hard to bear alone. That’s where parish grief groups come in, offering a healing environment for those who are working through the tough times after loss. Jean Toman, who […]
- May devotions, inspirational speaker, church tour and more coming up in the Diocese of Wilmington
It’s a chilly spring so far, but warm weather is just around the corner. As always, there are plenty of things to do in the diocese. Check these events out, and more happening in Diocese of Wilmington in the next few weeks: Looking for traditional May devotions? St. Hedwig […]
- Delaware has chance to expand important educational opportunities, if leaders act — Nancy Mercante
By Nancy Mercante Founder and President Citizens for Delaware Schools Every parent wants the same thing for their children: a school where they can learn, grow, and succeed. But for many families in Delaware, those opportunities are limited by money, access, or a lack of […]


