Joseph P. Owens By this Author Apr 30, 2021 Wilmington bishop retires; Rockville Centre priest to succeed himPope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malooly — President Joe Biden's 77-year-old bishop in Delaware — on April 30 and named Msgr. William Koenig of the Rockville Centre Diocese to succeed him. Apr 03, 2020 Retired Delaware priest dies from COVID-19, underlying illnessesFather Hilary Rodgers loved being around people, loved taking part in the liturgy and was honored to be a priest.