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'''William Edward Koenig''' (born August 17, 1956) is an [[United States|American]] bishop of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]], who serves as tenth bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington|Diocese of Wilmington]], [[Delaware]].
'''William Edward Koenig''' (born August 17, 1956) is an American prelate of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]] who has been serving as the tenth bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington|Diocese of Wilmington]] in Delaware since 2021.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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William Koenig was born on August 17, 1955, in [[Queens, New York]]. Koenig grew up in [[East Meadow, New York]], attending St. Raphael’s Elementary School.<ref name=":0" />


=== Early life ===
Koenig later attended [[St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary]] in Uniondale, New York, Cathedral College in Douglaston, New York and the [[Seminary of the Immaculate Conception]] in Huntington, New York.<ref name=":1">https://www.cdow.org/pope-francis-names-monsignor-william-koenig-as-bishop-of-wilmington/</ref> On May 14, 1983, Koenig was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop [[John R. McGann]] at [[St. Agnes Cathedral (Rockville Centre, New York)|St. Agnes Cathedral]] in Rockville Center, New York.
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William Koenig was born on August 17, 1955, in [[Queens, New York]]. Koenig grew up in [[East Meadow, New York]], attending St. Raphael’s Elementary School.<ref name=":0" /> Deciding to become a priest, he entered [[St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary]] in Uniondale, New York, the [[minor seminary]] in the New York City area.<ref name=":0" />


Koenig progressed to [[Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception]] in Douglaston, New York, in 1975. Four years later, Koenig started studying at the [[Seminary of the Immaculate Conception]] in Huntington, New York. He received a [[Master of Divinity]] degree from that seminary in 1983.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=8 June 2021 |title=Pope Francis names Monsignor William Koenig as Bishop of Wilmington – Catholic Diocese of Wilmington |url=https://www.cdow.org/pope-francis-names-monsignor-william-koenig-as-bishop-of-wilmington/}}</ref>
After being ordained, Koenig obtained a Master of Social Work Degree from [[Fordham University]]. At the same time, he served as a pastor in the Parish of St. Edward the Confessor in [[Syosset, New York]].  In 2008, Koenig was assigned for one year to the Parish of St. James in [[Setauket, New York]]. During his time in Setauket, Koenig also worked in the Campus Ministry Program at [[State University at Stony Brook]].<ref name=":1" />


=== Priesthood ===
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In 1989, Koenig became Diocesan Director of Vocations with Residence at the Cathedral Residence of the Immaculate Conception in [[Douglaston, New York]], helping in the formation of [[Seminary|seminarians]].  In 1990, he gained the added job as Diocesan Director of Ministry to Priests.<ref name=":1" />
On May 14, 1983, Koenig was ordained to the priesthood for the [[Diocese of rockville centre|Diocese of Rockville Centre]] by Bishop [[John R. McGann]] at [[St. Agnes Cathedral (Rockville Centre, New York)|St. Agnes Cathedral]] in Rockville Centre, New York.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Bishop William Edward Koenig [Catholic-Hierarchy] |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkoenig.html |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref>


After his ordination, the diocese assigned Koenig in 1983 as [[parochial vicar]] at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in [[Syosset, New York]]. Three years later, he was transferred to [[Setauket, New York]], to serve as parochial vicar at St. James Parish. During his time in Setauket, Koenig also worked in the Campus Ministry Program at [[State University at Stony Brook]] in Stony Brook, New York.<ref name=":1" /> Bishop [[John R. McGann]] named Koenig as director of vocations in 1989 and director of ministry to priests in 1990.<ref name=":1" />
In 2000, Koenig became [[Parochial vicar|Parochial Vicar]] at St. Agnes Cathedral and Pastor of St. William the Abbot in [[Seaford, New York]], serving there until 2009.  In 2007, he was named Chaplain to His Holiness by [[Pope Benedict XVI]].  <ref name=":1" />


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In 1989, Koenig became diocesan director of vocations at the cathedral residence of the Immaculate Conception in [[Douglaston, New York]], helping in the formation of [[Seminary|seminarians]].  In 1990, he also became diocesan director of ministry to priests. He held both positions for the next six years.<ref name=":1" />
In 2009, Koenig became Rector of St. Agnes Cathedral and in 2020 Vicar for Clergy for the Diocese of Rockville Centre.<ref name=":1" />


In 1994, Koenig obtained a [[Master of Social Work]] degree from [[Fordham University]] in New York City. In 2000, the diocese appointed him to his first position as pastor at St. William the Abbot Parish in Seaford, New York. In 2007, [[Pope Benedict XVI]] named Koenig as [[Chaplain of His Holiness|chaplain to his holiness]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />
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On April 30, 2021, [[Pope Francis]] appointed Koenig bishop for the Diocese of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington|Wilmington]].<ref name=":0">{{cite news |url=https://www.usccb.org/news/2021/pope-francis-accepts-resignation-bishop-francis-malooly-diocese-wilmington-appoints |title=Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly of the Diocese of Wilmington; Appoints Monsignor William Koenig of Diocese of Rockville Centre as Successor |accessdate= April 30, 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cdow.org/pope-francis-names-monsignor-william-koenig-as-bishop-of-wilmington/ |title=Pope Francis names Monsignor William Koenig as Bishop of Wilmington |accessdate= April 30, 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2021/04/30/pope-francis-appoints-bishop-bidens-wilmington-diocese/7409188002/ |title=Pope Francis names new bishop for Delaware, overseeing Biden's Wilmington diocese |accessdate= April 30, 2021 }}</ref> Koenig was consecrated as a bishop on July 13, 2021, at the church of St. Elizabeth, in his new diocese.

Bishop [[William Murphy (Bishop of Rockville Centre)|William F. Murphy]] named Koenig as rector of St. Agnes Cathedral in 2009. He left that position in 2020 when Bishop [[John Barres]] appointed him vicar for clergy for the diocese.<ref name=":1" />

==== Bishop of Wilmington ====
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On April 30, 2021, [[Pope Francis]] appointed Koenig as bishop for Wilmington.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly of the Diocese of Wilmington; Appoints Monsignor William Koenig of Diocese of Rockville Centre as Successor |url=https://www.usccb.org/news/2021/pope-francis-accepts-resignation-bishop-francis-malooly-diocese-wilmington-appoints |accessdate=April 30, 2021 |work=US Conference of Catholic Bishops}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Pope Francis names new bishop for Delaware, overseeing Biden's Wilmington diocese |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2021/04/30/pope-francis-appoints-bishop-bidens-wilmington-diocese/7409188002/ |accessdate=April 30, 2021 |work=Delaware Online}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> Koenig was consecrated by Archbishop [[William E. Lori]] on July 13, 2021, at the Church of St. Elizabeth in Wilmington, Delaware, with Bishops Barres and [[W. Francis Malooly]] serving as co-consecrators.<ref name=":2" />

Koenig was asked in 2021 if he would give Communion to President [[Joseph Biden|Joe Biden]], who maintains a residence in Delaware. Some American prelates have said that they would refuse communion to Biden due to his support for [[Abortion-rights movements|abortion rights]] for women and [[same-sex marriage]]. Koenig said that he would discuss Catholic teaching with him.

On March 8, 2023, Koenig expressed his opposition to a proposed bill in the [[Delaware House of Representatives]] that would require priests to report confessions of sexual abuse crimes to police.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Furlong |first=Tim |last2=Chang |first2=David |date=2023-03-09 |title=Proposed Del. Bill Would Require Priests to Report Confessions of Child Sex Abuse |url=https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/proposed-del-bill-would-require-priests-to-report-confessions-of-child-sex-abuse/3517258/ |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=NBC10 Philadelphia |language=en-US}}</ref>


==See also==
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Latest revision as of 00:35, 5 May 2024

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

William Edward Koenig
Bishop of Wilmington
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeDiocese of Wilmington
AppointedApril 30, 2021
InstalledJuly 13, 2021
PredecessorW. Francis Malooly
Orders
OrdinationMay 14, 1983
by John R. McGann
ConsecrationJuly 13, 2021
by William E. Lori, John Barres, and W. Francis Malooly
Personal details
Born (1956-08-17) August 17, 1956 (age 67)
Queens, New York, US
EducationCathedral College of the Immaculate Conception
Seminary of the Immaculate Conception
MottoWe walk by faith[1]
Styles of
William Edward Koenig
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

William Edward Koenig (born August 17, 1956) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington in Delaware since 2021.

Biography

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Early life

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William Koenig was born on August 17, 1955, in Queens, New York. Koenig grew up in East Meadow, New York, attending St. Raphael’s Elementary School.[2] Deciding to become a priest, he entered St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York, the minor seminary in the New York City area.[2]

Koenig progressed to Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston, New York, in 1975. Four years later, Koenig started studying at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York. He received a Master of Divinity degree from that seminary in 1983.[2][3]

Priesthood

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On May 14, 1983, Koenig was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Rockville Centre by Bishop John R. McGann at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, New York.[4]

After his ordination, the diocese assigned Koenig in 1983 as parochial vicar at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Syosset, New York. Three years later, he was transferred to Setauket, New York, to serve as parochial vicar at St. James Parish. During his time in Setauket, Koenig also worked in the Campus Ministry Program at State University at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York.[3] Bishop John R. McGann named Koenig as director of vocations in 1989 and director of ministry to priests in 1990.[3]

In 1989, Koenig became diocesan director of vocations at the cathedral residence of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston, New York, helping in the formation of seminarians.  In 1990, he also became diocesan director of ministry to priests. He held both positions for the next six years.[3]

In 1994, Koenig obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in New York City. In 2000, the diocese appointed him to his first position as pastor at St. William the Abbot Parish in Seaford, New York. In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI named Koenig as chaplain to his holiness.[2][3]

Bishop William F. Murphy named Koenig as rector of St. Agnes Cathedral in 2009. He left that position in 2020 when Bishop John Barres appointed him vicar for clergy for the diocese.[3]

Bishop of Wilmington

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On April 30, 2021, Pope Francis appointed Koenig as bishop for Wilmington.[2][5][3] Koenig was consecrated by Archbishop William E. Lori on July 13, 2021, at the Church of St. Elizabeth in Wilmington, Delaware, with Bishops Barres and W. Francis Malooly serving as co-consecrators.[4]

Koenig was asked in 2021 if he would give Communion to President Joe Biden, who maintains a residence in Delaware. Some American prelates have said that they would refuse communion to Biden due to his support for abortion rights for women and same-sex marriage. Koenig said that he would discuss Catholic teaching with him.

On March 8, 2023, Koenig expressed his opposition to a proposed bill in the Delaware House of Representatives that would require priests to report confessions of sexual abuse crimes to police.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome Bishop – Catholic Diocese of Wilmington". 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly of the Diocese of Wilmington; Appoints Monsignor William Koenig of Diocese of Rockville Centre as Successor". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Pope Francis names Monsignor William Koenig as Bishop of Wilmington – Catholic Diocese of Wilmington". 8 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Bishop William Edward Koenig [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  5. ^ "Pope Francis names new bishop for Delaware, overseeing Biden's Wilmington diocese". Delaware Online. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  6. ^ Furlong, Tim; Chang, David (2023-03-09). "Proposed Del. Bill Would Require Priests to Report Confessions of Child Sex Abuse". NBC10 Philadelphia. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Wilmington
2021-Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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