This is a list of current and former Catholic churches in the Diocese of Wilmington. The diocese covers the entire state of Delaware and the Eastern Shore region of Maryland. The cathedral church of the diocese is the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington, Delaware.
The active parishes in the archdiocese are divided here into deaneries.
City Deanery This list contains parishes in the City of Wilmington in Delaware. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandDowntown Catholic ChurchesCathedral of St. Peter500 West St.Romanesque Revival; cathedral dedicated in 1818Three manual Austin pipe organSt. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church600 E Sixth St.Church dedicated in 1858; listed on NRHP. Now part of Downtown Catholic Churches St. Patrick Church1414 N. King St.Church dedicated in 1882. Now part of Downtown Catholic ChurchesSacred Heart917 N. Madison St.Founded in 1874, church dedicated in 1883. Lost its parish status in the 1970s and became an oratory.Three manual Russell Meyer & Associates pipe organSt. Ann2013 Gilpin Ave.Founded in 1868, church dedicated in 1887St. Anthony of Padua901 N. Dupont St.Church dedicated in 1926, listed on NRHPSt. Elizabeth809 S. Broom StFounded in 1907. church dedicated in 1946ICS-4000 three manual Peterson pipe organSt. Hedwig 408 S. Harrison St,Founded in 1890 for Polish immigrants. Church dedicated in 1905; listed on NRHPSt. Joseph1012 French St.Founded in 1889 as mission for African-Americans, church dedicated in 1947; listed on NRHPSt. Paul 1010 Ws 4th St,Founded in 1869 St. Thomas the Apostle301 N. Bancroft Pkwy.Founded in 1904, church dedicated in 1928
Brandywine Hundred Deanery This list contains parishes in Wilmington and other communities in northeastern Delaware. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandHoly Child2500 Naamans Rd, WilmingtonThree Manual Allen Digital Computer OrganHoly Rosary3200 Philadelphia Pike, ClaymontTwo manual Wicks pipe organImmaculate Heart of Mary4701 Weldin Rd, WilmingtonThree manual, digital Classic Master Design Series, Allen organSt. Helena602 Philadelphia Pike, BellefonteParish established 1906; current church dedicated 1955Two manual Reuter pipe organSt. Joseph on the Brandywine10 Old Church Rd, GreenvilleFounded in the 1830s for DuPont Company workers, church dedicated in 1841Three manual Allen digital computer organ (two organs)St. Mary Magdalen7 Sharpley Rd, FairfaxFounded in 1951, church dedicated in 1967Two manual Zimmer pipe organ
Central New Castle Deanery This list contains parishes in Wilmington, New Castle and other communities in northern Delaware. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandOur Lady of Fatima801 N. Dupont Hwy, New CastleFounded in 1948, church dedicated in 1965Three Manual Rodgers OrganSt. Catherine of Siena2503 Centerville Rd, WilimingtonTwo manual Allen digital computer organSt. John the Beloved907 Milltown Rd, WilmingtonFounded in the 1950s, church dedicated in 1976Two Manual Allen Digital Computer OrganSt. Mary of the Assumption7200 Lancaster Pike, HockessinParish founded in the 1960s, with roots going back to the 1790s. Church dedicated in 1965Three manual digital Classic Renaissance Allen organSt. Matthew/Corpus Christi Catholic ChurchesSt. Matthew Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, WoodcrestMerged with Corpus Christi ParishTwo Manual Rodgers OrganCorpus Christi Church, 903 New Rd. ElsmereMerged with St. Matthew ParishTwo manual Allen digital computer organSt. Paul209 Washington St, Delaware CityFounded in 1883 with roots to 1856. Church dedicated in 1905. Parish also hosts Korean Catholic Community.Two manual Yamaha Organ Holy Spirit and St. Peter the Apostle ParishSt. Peter the Apostle Church, 521 Harmony St, New CastleFounded in early 1800s, church dedicated in 1876. Merged with Holy Spirit Parish in 2016.Two manual tracker pipe organHoly Spirit Church, 12 Winder Rd, New CastleMerged with St. Peter the Apostle Parish in 2016Two manual Allen digital computer organ
Eastern Shore Deanery This list contains parishes and mission churches in Maryland on Chesapeake Bay. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandOur Mother of Sorrows301 Chesterfield Ave, CentrevilleFounded in 1880s, church dedicated in 1932St. Peter Mission Church, 5319 Ocean Gateway, QueenstownFounded in 1765, church dedicated in 1827. Listed on NRHP; supervised by Our Mother of Sorrows ParishSacred Heart508 High St, ChestertownSt. Benedict / St. Elizabeth Catholic CommunitySt. Benedict Church, 408 Central Ave, RidgelyChurch dedicated in 1896. Now merged with St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 108 1st St, DentonFounded in 1820s, church dedicated around 1831, now merged with St. Benedict ParishKawai PianoSt. Christopher1861 Harbor Dr, ChesterFounded in 1952, church dedicated in 2009St. Francis de Sales535 Riverside Dr, SalisburyFounded in 1910, church dedicated in 1964Three manual Digital Classic Renaissance QUANTUM Allen organHoly Redeemer Mission Church, Bi-State Blvd at Chestnut St, DelmarSupervised by St. Francis de Sales ParishTwo manual Digital Classic Protege Allen organSt. Mary - Refuge of Sinners and Star of the Sea1515 Glasgow St, CambridgeSt. Mary Refuge founded in 1840s, church dedicated in 1974. St. Mary Star founded in 1760, church dedicated in 1872Ss. Peter and Paul7906 Ocean Gateway, EastonFounded in 1860s, church dedicated in 2005Three manual Rodgers Pipe organSt. Michael Mission Church, 109 Lincoln Ave, St. MichaelsFounded in 1670s, chapel dedicated in 1969. Supervised by Ss. Peter and Paul ParishThree manual Rodgers organ
Iron Hill Deanery This list contains parishes in Newark and other communities in both Maryland and Delaware. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandGood Shepherd ParishGood Shepherd Church, 800 Aiken Ave, Perryville, MarylandSt. Patrick Mission Church, 287 Pleasant Grove Rd, ConowingoSupervised by Good Shepherd ParishSt. Agnes Church, 150 S. Queen St, Rising SunMerged with Good Shepherd ParishHoly Family15 Gender Rd, Newark, DelawareFounded in 1979Two manual Rodgers organImmaculate Conception454 Bow St, Elkton, MarylandFounded as mission in 1808, dedicated in 1973St. Jude Church, Turkey Point Rd, Rt. 272, North EastChurch constructed in 1969, supervised by Immaculate Conception ParishTwo manual Roland Classic organResurrection3000 Videre Dr, WilmingtonFounded in 1969, church dedicated in 1996St. Elizabeth Ann Seton345 Bear-Christiana Rd, Bear, DelawareFounded in 1978, church dedicated in 1980Three manual Digital Classic Allen Genisys organSt. John the Baptist / Holy Angels ParishSt. John the Baptist Church, 200 E. Main Street, NewarkFounded as mission in 1868, became parish in 1891, church dedicated in 1971. Merged with Holy Angels ParishHoly Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Rd, NewarkChurch dedicated in 2004. Merged with St. John the Baptist ParishTwo manual Allen digital computer organSt. Joseph371 E. Main St, Middletown, DelawareFounded in 1880s, church dedicated in 2007Three manual Digital Classic Renaissance Allen organSt. Margaret of Scotland2431 Frazer Rd, NewarkFounded in 1999, church dedicated in 2007Two manual Rodgers organSt. Thomas More Oratory45 Lovett Ave, NewarkNewman Center at the University of Delaware, founded as personal parish in 1976
Silver Lake Deanery This list contains parishes in both Delaware and Maryland, most of them close to Delaware Bay. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandHoly Cross631 S. State St, Dover, DelawareFounded in 1870, it is the oldest parish in central or southern Delaware. The Church moved from Bradford St in Dover, to State Street in Dover in the 1950s. The new Church building was built and dedicated in 1997. In 2013, Holy Cross Parish was linked (twinned) with Immaculate Conception Parish in Marydel, Maryland.Three manual Rodgers organImmaculate Conception522 Main St, Marydel, MarylandFounded in 1914, it was originally a mission of St. Benedict in Ridgly, Maryland. The Church building was dedicated and had its first Mass at Midnight Mass on Christmas of 1918. In 2013, it was linked (twinned) with Holy Cross Parish, in Dover, Delaware.St. John the Apostle506 Seabury Ave, Milford, Delaware Founded in early 1900s, church dedicated in 1952Two manual Allen digital computer organSt. Bernadette Mission Church, 109 Dixon St, Harrington, DelawareFounded in 1912, church dedicated in 1953. St. Bernadette is a mission of St. John the Apostle Parish, in Milford, Delaware.Two manual Allen digital computer organSt. Dennis153 N. Main St, Galena, MarylandSt. Polycarp135 Ransom Lane, Smyrna, DelawareFounded in 1880s, church dedicated in 1968Two manual Allen digital computer organ
Ocean Deanery This list contains parishes and mission churches in Maryland and Delaware, with most of them on the Atlantic Seaboard. NameImageLocationDescription/notesOrgan/piano brandHoly Name of Jesus1913 Old Virginia Rd, Pocomoke City, MarylandTwo Manual Conn Electronic OrganSt. Elizabeth Mission Church, Old Westover Rd, WestoverSupervised by Holy Name of Jesus ParishTwo manual Roland Classic organOur Lady of Lourdes532 Stein Hwy, Seaford, DelawareFounded in 1945Yamaha KeyboardSt. Ann691 Garfield Pkwy, Bethany Beach, DelawareFounded as mission in 1955, became parish in 1972 and church dedicated that same year.Two manual Allen digital computer organOur Lady of Guadalupe Mission Church, 35318 Church Rd, FrankfordKawai PianoSt. Edmond409 King Charles Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DelawareFounded in early 1900s, church dedicated in 1940Two manual Allen digital computer organSt. John Neumann11211 Beauchamp Rd, Berlin, MarylandTwo Manual Allen Digital Computer OrganSt. Jude The Apostle152 Tulip Dr, Lewes, DelawareFounded in 1959 as a mission church, became parish in 2002, church dedicated in the 1960sThree manual Rodgers Allegiant OrganSt. Luke9903 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MarylandFounded in 1985Two Manual Digital Classic Renaissance QUANTUM Allen OrganSt. Mary Star of the Sea / Holy Savior200 S. Baltimore Ave, Ocean City Two Manual M.P. Moller Pipe Organ/Two Manual Digital Classic Renaissance Allen OrganSt. Michael the Archangel /Mary Mother of Peach ParishSt. Michael the Archangel Church, 202 Edward St, Georgetown, DelawareFounded in 1956, merged with Mary, Mother of Peace Parish in 1986Yamaha grand pianoMary, Mother of Peace Church, Routes 24 and 5 Oak Orchard, Millsboro, DelawareMerged with St. Michael the Archangel in 1986Two manual Digital Classic Renaissance Allen organ
Historic buildings NameImageLocationDescription/notesSt. Francis Xavier Shrine (Old Bohemia)1445 Bohemia Church Rd, WarwickFirst church dedicated in 1804, church closed in 1929. Now maintained by an historic society.St. Stanislaus Kostka901 E, 7th St, WilmingtonFounded in 1912 for Polish immigrants, church dedicated in 1913, closed in 2009 "History of St.Stanislaus Kostka Church", 75th Anniversary Celebration of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Wilmington, Delaware
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