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WILMINGTON, DE — Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Bishop William Koenig endorsed Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical on artificial intelligence Monday, aligning the regional Catholic leadership with a broader Vatican …
Wilmington Bishop Backs Pope’s AI Ethics Encyclical Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Bishop William E. Koenig of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is urging Maryland and Delaware officials to participate in a new federal scholarship tax credit program, arguing …
Wilmington Diocese Urges States to Join School Tax Credit Program Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Diocese of Wilmington, in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, has launched a diocesan-wide food pantry program intended to support parish and school-based …
Diocese of Wilmington Launches Food Pantry Program With Catholic Charities Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — As Lent draws toward Holy Week, Catholics across Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore will have a special opportunity to prepare for Easter during the fifth annual Reconciliation …
Diocese of Wilmington Invites Catholics to Reconciliation Monday Across 57 Parishes Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington has launched a free Diabetes Prevention Program aimed at adults at risk for Type 2 diabetes, with the first cohort …
Free Diabetes Program Launches Amid Rising Health Risks Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington has appointed Deacon Patrick Stokely, M.A., as Executive Director of Catholic Charities, placing a seasoned leadership formation expert at the helm of …
Diocese Names New Catholic Charities Leader Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Business leaders and professionals from across the region will gather March 5 in Maryland’s Eastern Shore for a Catholic Business Breakfast focused on applying faith-based principles to …
Faith and Finance Converge at Catholic Business Breakfast in Eastern Shore Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will honor longtime philanthropist and community leader Stephen L. Hyde during its 2026 Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, at …
Faith, Philanthropy, and Power Unite at Catholic Charities’ 2026 Tribute Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington will hold a series of Holy Hours for Peace across Delaware and Maryland in the coming weeks, responding to a national call …
Holy Hours for Peace Set Across Diocese After Bishops’ Call for Prayer Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, a cross-country Catholic pilgrimage centered on faith, history, and national identity will pass through Delaware next summer, with the …
Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Cross Delaware in 2026, Tied to Nation’s 250th Read More