Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington blesses the faithful during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington holds up the Apostolic Mandate for everyone to inspect during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington is cheered by fellow clergy after his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, NY places his hands on Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington greets the faithful after his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington is anointed by Archbishop William E. Lori - Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington has the Book of Gospels held over his head during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington sits in his chair as Bishop of Wilmington for the first time during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington is escorted to his chair by Archbishop William E. Lori - Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD (left) and Archbishop Christophe Pierre apostolic nuncio to the United States during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington receives the Kiss of Peace from out going Bishop Francis Malooly during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, NY and Bishop Farncis Malooly process in during Bishop William Koenig’s Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop William Koenig the new Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington prostrates himself during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
The Book of Gospels that with be held over Bishop William Koenig head during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishops prepare to enter the church for Bishop William Koenig Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, NY and Bishop Malooly talk before Bishop William Koenig Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishop John Barres, Rockville Centre, NY talks with Msgr. John Hopkins and Fr. Charles Dillingham before Bishop William Koenig Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
The Mitre that Bishop William Koenig will wear during his Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Bishops sit on the altar duirng Bishop William Koenig Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
Archbishop Christophe Pierre apostolic nuncio to the United States speaks during Bishop William Koenig Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Photo/Don Blake
