St. Jude The Apostle Church, Lewes, DE

About this church

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes, Delaware, is a parish of the Diocese of Wilmington at 152 Tulip Drive. Weekend Masses are held Saturday at 4:00 p.m. as a vigil and Sunday at 7:00, 8:30, and 10:30 a.m. Weekday Masses are Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Confession is offered Saturday from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. in the Christian Formation Center and on the first Friday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitors who are not Catholic are asked not to receive Communion but may come forward with arms crossed over the chest for a blessing, and worship aids in the pews explain the postures and prayers.

The parish has ample parking, and children are welcome at Mass. The site asks for modest, conservative dress. Religious education runs from pre-K through grade 10, including a Confirmation program, and OCIA and adult faith formation are offered. Ministries include Eucharistic Adoration, Stephen Ministry, social concerns, a prayer blanket outreach, St. Vincent de Paul, Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes, Secular Carmelites, and liturgical ministries such as lectors, ushers, and altar servers. The parish hall can be reserved through the office. Call the parish office at 302-644-7300 with questions, and confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass times, confession, mission, ministries · Visitor FAQ, dress, communion, parking · Address and phone

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