Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington

What Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington does

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is a non-profit religious organization established March 3, 1868, under the canonical authority of the Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It serves a Catholic population of 246,476 across Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, covering 5,307 square miles organized into 7 deaneries. Operating assets include 57 parishes, 18 missions, 2 shrines, 29 Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, and various ministry offices (Worship, Religious Education, Respect Life, Safe Environments, Permanent Diaconate, Missions, Vocations, and Communications).

The Diocese delivers the full spectrum of Catholic spiritual, educational, and charitable services—sacraments, K-12 Catholic education, faith formation, marriage preparation, respect life ministries, social services through Catholic Charities, and child protection via the VIRTUS and For the Sake of God's Children programs. Its underlying technology is modest: the VIRTUS online training platform for safe environment compliance, a diocesan website (cdow.org), The Dialog newspaper, and the Catholic Forum radio/podcast distributed on Relevant Radio 640 AM and major podcast platforms.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: the annual Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal, weekly parish tithes and offerings, tuition and fees from 29 Catholic schools, and planned giving/legacy gifts through the Development Office. Pricing for spiritual services is not publicly disclosed; specific fees apply to programs such as the Pre-Cana marriage preparation course (Life Skills for Couples, delivered via Ascension Press, limited to 15 couples per session). Leadership is headed by Bishop Most Reverend William E. Koenig, the 10th Bishop of Wilmington, installed July 13, 2021, succeeding Bishop W. Francis Malooly. The Chancery operates from 1925 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware.

Name

Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington

Legal name

Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington

Website

https://cdow.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington is a non-profit religious organization established in 1868 that serves 246,476 Catholics across Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore through 57 parishes, 29 Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, and multiple ministry offices, funded by donations, tuition, and planned giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Education Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic education services
• Religious education programs
• Sacramental services
• Faith formation
• K-12 Catholic schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington, Delaware

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Faith & Charity Catholic Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign supporting Diocesan ministries, Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, and parish support programs across Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore.
2. Parish Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from parishioners including weekly collections, special holy day donations, and planned giving.
3. Tuition and School Fees: Catholic school education services generating revenue through tuition from families of 29 schools.
4. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Estate planning, charitable remainder trusts, and legacy gift programs through the Development Office.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington operates as the administrative arm of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, managing a network of 29 Catholic schools, religious education programs, and parish-based sacramental services across Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. The office provides K-12 Catholic education, faith formation curricula, safe environment child protection training, marriage preparation, and support services for families and vulnerable populations through its associated ministries.

Product overview

The Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Wilmington operates as an educational services organization managing a network of 29 Catholic schools, religious education programs, and various church ministries. The organization offers educational programs including the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program and the Becoming Disciples religious education curriculum. Media offerings include The Dialog newspaper and Catholic Forum radio/podcast. Safety and protection programs include the VIRTUS Protecting God's Children training and the For the Sake of God's Children child protection program. Marriage and family life services include the Life Skills for Couples Pre-Cana program for marriage preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• For the Sake of God's Children: Safe environment program focused on child protection including background checks, ethical standards, and safe environments training for Church personnel
• The Dialog
• Catholic Forum

Products and services

• Catholic Schools Network Network of 29 Catholic schools serving the State of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, providing academic education combined with Catholic faith formation for preschool through high school students.
• VIRTUS Protecting God's Children Training Safe environment training program for adults that includes video-based education on identifying warning signs of child abuse and developing strategies for maintaining safe environments for children.
• For the Sake of God's Children Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Found in compliance with Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in all audits since 2004
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Diocese of San Marcos, GuatemalaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Sister diocese partnership rooted in solidarity and shared mission as the Body of Christ. Multiple delegation visits have occurred between the two dioceses. Collaborative projects in educational, medical, and catechetical programs. Contributions can be mailed to San Marcos Solidarity Project, c/o SS Peter and Paul Parish, Easton, MD.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton: Neighboring Catholic diocese in New Jersey with a similar scale profile, operating parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities across its assigned territory. Directly comparable in structure, governance under USCCB, and ministry mix.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg: Pennsylvania-based Catholic diocese with a comparable mix of parishes, K-12 schools, and Catholic Charities serving a defined regional territory. Directly comparable in operational scale and ministry portfolio.
• Diocese of Arlington: Virginia-based Catholic diocese of comparable size with a robust Catholic school system and parish network. Comparable in operational scale, school density, and donor-supported operating model.
• Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown: Pennsylvania Catholic diocese of similar regional scale, operating parishes and Catholic schools under USCCB authority. Comparable in school count, parish network, and community-led engagement model.
• Catholic Diocese of Camden: South Jersey Catholic diocese operating parishes, schools, and charitable ministries under similar canonical authority. Comparable in geographic scope, school network size, and donor-funded operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia: Major neighboring Catholic archdiocese with a much larger school system and parish network. Operates in adjacent territory with overlapping Catholic population and comparable ministry types.
• Archdiocese of Baltimore: Larger neighboring Catholic archdiocese with the oldest Catholic diocese in the US, operating an extensive school system and parish network. Comparable in mission but materially larger in scale and resources.

Others

• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): National canonical and policy authority governing all US Catholic dioceses including Wilmington. The Diocese's child protection compliance, liturgical standards, and Catholic education programs operate under USCCB frameworks.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership organization for Catholic schools including those in the Diocese of Wilmington's 29-school network. Comparable as a sector infrastructure provider for Catholic K-12 education.
• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for diocesan Catholic Charities agencies, including Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. Comparable in mission and donor-supported service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheDialogWilm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DioceseofWilm
• Facebookfacebook.com/DioceseofWilm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-schools-office-diocese-of-wilmington
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofwilm

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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