William Edward Koenig
Appearance
William Edward Koenig | |
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Bishop-Elect of Wilmington | |
Diocese | Rockville Centre |
Appointed | April 30, 2021 |
Predecessor | W. Francis Malooly |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 14, 1983 by John R. McGann |
Personal details | |
Born |
William Edward Koenig (born August 17, 1956) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as bishop for the Diocese of Wilmington in 2021.
Biography
On May 14, 1983, Koenig was ordained to the priesthood. Pope Francis appointed Koenig bishop for the Diocese of Wilmingtom on April 30, 2021.[1] [2] [3] On July 13, 2021, Koenig is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop.
See also
References
- ^ "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly of the Diocese of Wilmington; Appoints Monsignor William Koenig of Diocese of Rockville Centre as Successor". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis names Monsignor William Koenig as Bishop of Wilmington". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis names new bishop for Delaware, overseeing Biden's Wilmington diocese". Retrieved April 30, 2021.