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Bishop Koenig has released his Easter message for the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. Click to listen to it.

A bill authorizing assisted suicide in Delaware, orginially vetoed by Governor Carney last year, has the verbal support of newly elected Governor Matt Meyer and is once again up for a vote in the Delaware House of Representatives. Click here to tell your State Representative to VOTE NO on HB 140 and STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE.

The Church of Wilmington joyfully announces the Ordination of Dennis Stameza into the Sacred Order of the Priesthood by the Most Reverend William E Koenig, D.D. on Saturday, May 17 at 11am from the Cathedral of St Peter in Wilmington.  The Ordination Mass will be live-streamed by the Diocese. Click for more info.

Join us for Holy Week. Click here for the full schedule of what's going on at St Joseph on the Brandywine.

Three church choirs from the Brandywine Hundred Deanery will join to present an afternoon of beautiful church music on Sunday, March 30, from 3:00-4:00, at St. Helena’s Church. The host choir, St. Helena’s, will welcome choirs from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and Church of the Holy Child. Each choir will present a set of three of its favorite songs. There will also be multiple opportunities for audience participation with choir support. March 30 is Laetare Sunday, the day when Rose vestments and altar flowers help anticipate the coming Easter Season. Music is one of the traditional ways to mark the day. We hope this musical event will give all audience members an enjoyable occasion to mark Laetare Sunday and to enjoy music presented by our wonderful Deanery parish choirs. There is no charge. St. Helena’s is located at 602 Philadelphia Pike (Bellefonte).

Prepare your heart for Easter! Reconciliation Monday will be held on April 14 across the Diocese of Wilmington, including here at St Joseph on the Brandywine. Confessions will be heard from 3pm-7pm. Click here for information on Reconciliation Monday and to download a short guide on how to make a good confession.

Together in Hope: The Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal invites you to join a mission that transforms lives. Supporting over 40 ministries, your gift brings Christ's love to countless people in need, strengthening our diocese and building a vibrant community of faith. Commitment Weekend will take place in all parishes on March 15 and 16. Click for more info and to donate.

Lent Begins March 5. Ash Wednesday Mass times have been posted. Click here for more info.

On Thursday, March 13 from 9am to 2:30pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, a discernment day will be held for young men in high school who would be open to a conversation about the priesthood with Bishop Koenig, Priests and our Seminarians. Email Fr. Carroll at [email protected] for more information.

The Holy See Press Office’s Tuesday evening update on the Pope’s health says he has not suffered acute respiratory episodes, and his hemodynamic parameters remain stable. The prognosis remains guarded. Our faith community continues to offer our prayers and thoughts for recovery of health for Pope Francis.

14th CYM Pilgrimage Join hundreds of others on Saturday, April 12, 2025, as we walk the streets of Wilmington carrying the Pilgrimage Cross with Bishop Koenig. We are excited to welcome back “The Scally Brothers” to lead worship throughout the day. It will start at St. Elizabeth with prayer and a concert, to St. Francis Hospital for a special blessing of the patients, then Reconciliation at St. Anthony of Padua, followed by the Stations of the Cross at Padua Academy, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Paul, and Blessing of Palms and Mass upon our return to St. Elizabeth. Join this event commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and His pilgrimage to Calvary on Good Friday. Click for more info and to register.

A bill authorizing assisted suicide in Delaware, orginially vetoed by Governor Carney last year, has the verbal support of newly elected Governor Matt Meyer and is once again up for a vote in the Delaware House of Representatives. Click here to tell your State Representative to VOTE NO on HB 140 and STOP ASSISTED SUICIDE.

Our hearts and souls are with the victims, families and community surrounding the victims of the DC & Philadephia plane tragedies. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands. St Christopher, patron saint of travelers, pray for us.

Monday, February 3 is the Feast of St. Blaise, patron saint of throat illnesses. The Catholic rite of Blessing of Throats will take place at all masses the weekend of February 1 and 2.

Help our parishioner guest bartenders as they work for your generous tips and donations! Click for details or to make a donation.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families and victims of those who have been impacted by the wildfires in California. May God comfort them with peace and understanding. To donate to relief efforts through Catholic Charities, please click this link.

Tens of thousands of couples have healed their marriages through Retrouvaille. Couples learn to build communication skills and to increase intimacy. It also provides help for marriage problems, difficulties, or crises. Upcoming programs begin the weekend of February 14-16, at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. Visit www.HelpOurMarriage.org or call 215-766-3944 or 800-470-2230. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

The SJoB Knights of Columbus will hold their bi-monthly business meeting Tuesday, January 21 at 6pm in the Parish Family Center. All members and any males over the age of 18 who are interested in learning more about the Knights are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Registration extended! Don’t miss the pilgrimage of a lifetime. Join Bishop Koenig and fellow parishioners for a Diocese of Wilmington Pilgrimage to Italy for the Celebration of the Jubilee Year! The pilgrimage runs from October 26 to November 5, 2025, and will be spiritually led by the Bishop Koenig. Features include bus transportation from Ocean City, Maryland or Wilmington, Delaware to Philadelphia Airport, economy class air transportation, nine nights’ accommodations in 4-star hotels w/ continental breakfast, nine meals, airport transfers and ground transportation, Papal Blessing, daily Mass, and much more. Make your reservation soon. Spaces are limited. Click here for full details including itinerary, pricing and more.

Bishop William E. Koenig invites all married couples in the Diocese of Wilmington to the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on World Marriage Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 1:00pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Newark, DE. Those celebrating significant anniversaries (5-year increments) - 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, or any anniversary beyond 50, will receive a special certificate from the Bishop. Reservations are needed, no matter what the anniversary year. Reservations required by February 4, 2025. Click here for more information and to register.