About Holy Child · Wilmington, Delaware
Church of the Holy Child is a Roman Catholic parish in north Wilmington, Delaware, rooted in the Gospel and committed to welcoming all into a worshiping community. Founded in 1969, the parish serves about 1,500 families from Delaware and nearby Pennsylvania, gathering for vibrant liturgy, music, and sacramental life. Under the leadership of Father Michael J. Carrier, the parish emphasizes warm community, prayer, Eucharistic celebration, and service to those in need.
- Established
- 1969
- Patron
- the Holy Child (the Infant Jesus)
- Rector
- Very Rev. Michael J. Carrier, KHS, V.F.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
Why belong here
A warm, welcoming community with strong liturgy and music, faithful sacramental life, and active parishioner involvement.
Mass times at Holy Child
Weekly Mass schedule
Sunday8:30 AM11:00 AM
Monday9:00 AM
Tuesday9:00 AM
Wednesday9:00 AM
Thursday9:00 AM
Saturday4:00 PM
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00–3:30 PM
Adoration times
- First Wednesday after the 9:00 AM liturgy, concluding with benediction at 12:00 PM
Parish Ministries
Volunteer committees serve the life of the parish.
- Pastoral Council
- Liturgy Committee
- Social Concerns
- Parish and Family Life
- Christian Formation
- Building and Maintenance
- Choir
- Religious Education