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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington Launches Diocesan-wide Food Distribution Plan to Better Serve Our Communities
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March 13, 2026

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington Launches Diocesan-wide Food Distribution Plan to Better Serve Our Communities

WILMINGTON, DE — March 5, 2026 — The Diocese of Wilmington, in partnership withCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, has launched a new diocesan-wideFood Pantry Program. This initiative is designed to keep parish and school-based foodpantries consistently stocked, reduce food waste across the region, and empowerparishes and Catholic schools to more actively participate inContinue reading "Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington Launches Diocesan-wide Food Distribution Plan to Better Serve Our Communities"

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Catholic Charities Launches Free Diabetes Prevention Program with Online Chat
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March 11, 2026

Catholic Charities Launches Free Diabetes Prevention Program with Online Chat

March 4, 2025— (Wilmington, DE) — Catholic Charites has launched a free Diabetes Prevention Program for the community to identify and mitigate risk factors involved in contracting Type 2 diabetes. The program was developed with funding from Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Catholic Charities USA. Their support included the opportunity to roll out a chat botContinue reading "Catholic Charities Launches Free Diabetes Prevention Program with Online Chat"

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Christopher Kenny Named 2025 Heartstrings of Hope Honoree by Catholic Charities
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March 11, 2026

Christopher Kenny Named 2025 Heartstrings of Hope Honoree by Catholic Charities

Annual Tribute Dinner on May 14 at the Hotel Du Pont to Honor Kenny with Monsignor Thomas J. Reese Award for Servant Leadership and Faith in Action April 2, 2025 – Wilmington, DE – Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington has announced that Christopher Kenny, a respected business leader and philanthropist, has been namedContinue reading "Christopher Kenny Named 2025 Heartstrings of Hope Honoree by Catholic Charities"

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Knights of Columbus Answer the Call and Step Up in Raising Funds for Bayard House Residential Maternity Home
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March 11, 2026

Knights of Columbus Answer the Call and Step Up in Raising Funds for Bayard House Residential Maternity Home

Knights of Columbus from the state of Delaware stepped up to help Bayard House, a residential maternity home in Wilmington. When grant funding fell through, Knights across the state came through with $18,000 to help cover the shortfall. Photo: Gathered in front of the Diocese of Wilmington Union Street office are, from left, Rich DeZao,Continue reading "Knights of Columbus Answer the Call and Step Up in Raising Funds for Bayard House Residential Maternity Home"

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Deacon Patrick Stokely Named Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington
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March 11, 2026

Deacon Patrick Stokely Named Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington

February 12, 2026 – Wilmington, DE – Bishop William E. Koenig announced the appointment of Deacon Patrick Stokely as executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Wilmington effective immediately. With more than 25 years of experience facilitating and developing leadership formation programs for Catholic clergy, lay leaders and business professionals, Deacon Stokely brings anContinue reading "Deacon Patrick Stokely Named Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington"

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Bayard House, Catholic Charities’ Residential Program for Young Mothers to Temporarily Close for Renovation
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March 9, 2026

Bayard House, Catholic Charities’ Residential Program for Young Mothers to Temporarily Close for Renovation

August 28, 2025 – Wilmington, DE – Bayard House, the Catholic Charities residential program for pregnant and parenting mothers, will temporarily close on Nov. 1, 2025, so the facility can undergo needed renovations, it was announced recently. Catholic Charities staff will seek alternative residences for women who need housing and care during the approximately sixContinue reading "Bayard House, Catholic Charities’ Residential Program for Young Mothers to Temporarily Close for Renovation"

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