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.
- Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC): When does this opportunity go into effect? — cdow.org/sayyes
“The EFTC will go into effect on January 1, 2027. This means that the tax credit would first be available in one’s 2027 tax year filings if your state governor opts in. Delaware and Maryland have not yet opted in.” — USCCB Call Matt Meyer, Delaware: 302-577-3210, email […]
- What is the Education Freedom Tax Credit? Find out at cdow.org/sayyes
The Education Freedom Tax Credit (EFTC) is a one-to-one federal tax credit that individuals can receive for donating to qualifying scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). An individual may receive up to $1700 in federal tax credit under this program. — USCCB Call Matt […]
- Don’t miss the Silver Rose, a crab feast, Halloween in Newport and more happening in the Diocese of Wilmington
October is a faith-filled month, with Rosary devotions continuing at St. Hedwig and the Silver Rose prayer pilgrimage wrapping up next week. Check out those and other events scheduled in the coming days: Breaking news – all are invited to “Living God’s Call at Home” on […]


