St Matthew's Catholic Church

About this church

St. Matthew Catholic Church in Wilmington is a Roman Catholic parish on East Newport Pike that shares its pastor and staff with Corpus Christi Catholic Church in nearby Elsmere, though the two remain separate parishes. Weekend Masses at St. Matthew are held Saturday at 5:15 p.m. and Sunday at 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with music at the Saturday evening and 9:00 a.m. Masses and none at the early Sunday Mass. Weekday Masses are Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 a.m. The first Friday of the month brings a 5:00 p.m. Holy Hour followed by a 6:00 p.m. Mass, and a first Saturday Mass is offered at 8:30 a.m.

Confession is heard during the Rosary after the First Friday and First Saturday Masses, or by appointment. The parish office and religious education program are based at St. Matthew, and the website has pages for CCD, a food pantry, online giving, and the parish bulletin. People exploring Catholicism can use the Becoming Catholic page, which suggests developing a prayer life, attending Mass or Adoration, and reading, and invites questions to the director of religious education. A registration form is available online, and a parish activities committee keeps a Facebook page for upcoming events. Mass times can change, so confirm on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass times, address, parish overview · Becoming Catholic guidance · Contact and parish staff office info

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