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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. |
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. |
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After being ordained, Koenig obtained a [[Master of Social Work]] degree from [[Fordham University]] |
After being ordained, Koenig obtained a [[Master of Social Work]] degree from [[Fordham University]] in New York City At the same time, he served as a pastor in St. Edward the Confessor Parish in [[Syosset, New York]]. In 2008, Koenig was assigned for one year to St. James Parish in [[Setauket, New York]]. 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" /> |
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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.<ref name=":1" />In 2000, Koenig was named as [[parochial vicar]] at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish in [[Seaford, New York]], serving there until 2009. In 2007, he was named [[Chaplain of His Holiness|chaplain to his holiness]] by [[Pope Benedict XVI]]. <ref name=":1" />In 2009, Koenig became rector of St. Agnes Cathedral and in 2020 vicar for clergy for the diocese.<ref name=":1" /> |
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.<ref name=":1" />In 2000, Koenig was named as [[parochial vicar]] at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish in [[Seaford, New York]], serving there until 2009. In 2007, he was named [[Chaplain of His Holiness|chaplain to his holiness]] by [[Pope Benedict XVI]]. <ref name=":1" />In 2009, Koenig became rector of St. Agnes Cathedral and in 2020 vicar for clergy for the diocese.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==== Bishop of Wilmington ==== |
==== Bishop of Wilmington ==== |
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On April 30, 2021, [[Pope Francis]] appointed Koenig bishop for the Diocese of 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 on July 13, 2021, at the Church of St. Elizabeth, in his new diocese. He was asked in 2021 if he would give communion to President [[Joseph Biden|Joe Biden]] even though Biden supports [[Abortion-rights movements|abortion rights]] for women and [[same-sex marriage]]. Koenig said that he would willingly discuss Catholic teaching with him. |
On April 30, 2021, [[Pope Francis]] appointed Koenig bishop for the Diocese of 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 by Archbishop [[William E. Lori|William Lori]] on July 13, 2021, at the Church of St. Elizabeth, in his new diocese. He was asked in 2021 if he would give communion to President [[Joseph Biden|Joe Biden]] even though Biden supports [[Abortion-rights movements|abortion rights]] for women and [[same-sex marriage]]. Koenig said that he would willingly discuss Catholic teaching with him. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
Revision as of 16:20, 6 February 2023
William Edward Koenig | |
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Bishop of Wilmington | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Diocese of Wilmington |
Appointed | April 30, 2021 |
Installed | July 13, 2021 |
Predecessor | W. Francis Malooly |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 14, 1983 by John R. McGann |
Consecration | July 13, 2021 by William E. Lori, John Barres, and W. Francis Malooly |
Personal details | |
Born | Queens, New York, US | August 17, 1956
Education | Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception Seminary of the Immaculate Conception |
Motto | We walk by faith[1] |
Styles of William Edward Koenig | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
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
Early life
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]He later attended St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York, Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston, New York and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York.[3]
Priesthood
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.
After being ordained, Koenig obtained a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in New York City At the same time, he served as a pastor in St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Syosset, New York. In 2008, Koenig was assigned for one year to St. James Parish in Setauket, New York. 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]
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.[3]In 2000, Koenig was named as parochial vicar at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and pastor of St. William the Abbot Parish in Seaford, New York, serving there until 2009. In 2007, he was named chaplain to his holiness by Pope Benedict XVI. [3]In 2009, Koenig became rector of St. Agnes Cathedral and in 2020 vicar for clergy for the diocese.[3]
Bishop of Wilmington
On April 30, 2021, Pope Francis appointed Koenig bishop for the Diocese of Wilmington.[2][4][5] Koenig was consecrated by Archbishop William Lori on July 13, 2021, at the Church of St. Elizabeth, in his new diocese. He was asked in 2021 if he would give communion to President Joe Biden even though Biden supports abortion rights for women and same-sex marriage. Koenig said that he would willingly discuss Catholic teaching with him.
See also
References
- ^ "Welcome Bishop – Catholic Diocese of Wilmington".
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b c d e "Pope Francis names Monsignor William Koenig as Bishop of Wilmington – Catholic Diocese of Wilmington".
- ^ "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.
External links
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Official Site
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre Official Site
Episcopal succession