Catholic Charities – Diocese of Wilmington

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington continues essential services during public health crisis.

A Legacy of Caring Service for 190 Years

Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore

Providing Help & Improving Lives

Basic Needs Support

Counseling Services

Individualized Services

“When I didn’t know where else to turn, the caring staff at Bayard House helped me through my
pregnancy with hope, comfort, shelter and a future.”

“I give thanks every day for the
counseling that saved our family
and enabled us to grow stronger.”

“Catholic Charities is a blessing to families
in crisis. They helped us when we were
struggling to meet our basic needs.”

“Catholic Charities Immigration Program
worked with us to reunite our extended
family and we couldn’t be happier.”

Thank you for offering help and hope to those in need. Catholic Charities serves more than 83,000 individuals and families in need each year. Your support of our mission is greatly appreciated and makes a difference to those with no where else to turn. Click DONATE for options to help support our mission or please contact us at 302-655-9624. Thank you!

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Announcements

On Friday, April 30, 2021, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, named the Reverend Monsignor William Edward Koenig, Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington. On July 13 he will be ordained as the 10th Bishop at the Diocese of Wilmington. For details, click here.

Save the Date! October 6 Catholic Charities 2021 Annual Tribute Dinner. Each year, Catholic Charities honors outstanding individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing the well-being of our communities’ most vulnerable with the Msgr. Thomas J. Reese Award. For info on how to become a Sponsor, please email [email protected]

Make your pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal will help more than 30 ministries of the Diocese with meals for the hungry, shelter services for the homeless, care for the elderly, mental health counseling for the emotionally vulnerable, aid for expectant mothers and much more. For more information, click here.

As we celebrate our 190th anniversary milestone, our most vulnerable neighbors continue to need your support. To continue our 190-year legacy of caring service, we depend on your generosity. Your gift, no matter what size, helps meet a critical need. To donate online, click here. Thank you!

Need help paying your utility bills? Apply for LIHEAP today! LIHEAP is a federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program that helps households pay the cost of home energy. For more information on income guidelines and how to apply, click here.

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Diocese of Wilmington