Posts Tagged ‘Catholic Diocese of Wilmington’
New Bishop To Appear Downstate On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bishop William E. Koenig will preside over his first Christmas Masses since becoming shepherd of more than 240,000 Catholics in Delaware and on the Maryland Eastern Shore. Bishop Koenig will preside over a Christmas Eve liturgy at Mary, Mother of Peace on Joy road in Millsboro starting at 8:00 p.m. Friday.…
Read MorePope Francis Names Next Bishop For Diocese Of Wilmington
Pope Francis has named a new Bishop for the Diocese of Wilmington. Reverend Monsignor William Edward Koenig will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Wilmington Diocese, which includes all of Delaware and nine Eastern Shore Counties. Bishop-elect Koenig will follow Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, who has been Bishop in the Diocese of Wilmington…
Read MoreBishop: Check Ahead Before Heading To Christmas Mass
Parishoners across Delmarva are being asked to check ahead before heading out to any Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Masses. Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bishop, the Most Reverend Francis Malooly, says local parishes may limit attendance and some may require advance reservations in order to comply with capacity guidelines in Delaware and Maryland. “We want…
Read MoreCatholic Masses canceled in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Public Catholic Masses have been canceled in Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. At the advice of government officials and consulting with medical professionals, Bishop Francis Malooly has canceled all public Masses in the Diocese of Wilmington until further notice. The closure is designed to help safeguard the public and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…
Read MoreDE DOJ Investigating Clergy Conduct
The Delaware Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that it has been conducting an investigation of potential criminal conduct engaged in by priests or other personnel of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. This investigation has focused on the acquisition and review of diocesan papers for records of sexual or other abuse. DOJ issued a subpoena on…
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