About Holy Rosary · Claymont, Delaware
Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Claymont, Delaware, is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to living out the message of Christ in love and service. The parish mission is to proclaim the Gospel in word, deed, and truth, and to build a community rooted in justice, truth, love, and peace. It is united with the Diocese of Wilmington and the universal Church, serving as 'the salt of the earth and the light of the world.' The parish offers Mass in English and Spanish, daily Mass, and a variety of ministries including faith formation, liturgical ministries, and outreach programs.
- Rector
- Father John J Gayton
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wilmington
Why belong here
Join a community that celebrates the sacraments, offers faith formation for all ages, and supports parishioners through ministries like Knights of Columbus, Divine Mercy, and Bingo. The parish welcomes newcomers, young adults, and those returning to the Church, offering fellowship, service, and spiritual growth in a loving, inclusive environment.
Mass times at Holy Rosary
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday, 3:30 - 4PM in Daily Mass Chapel or by appointment with Father John J Gayton
Our Parish Family
In the heart of Claymont, Holy Rosary Parish is a community of persons who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Each of us is called by the Father to proclaim the Good News of Christ, to celebrate His love in prayer and sacraments, and to build the kingdom of justice, truth, love, and peace. Individually, we have been gifted by the Spirit in many varied ways; together, we seek to use these gifts in the service of one another and the world around us. We are united in our mission with the Diocese of Wilmington and the universal Church to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
Sacraments
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. (CCC 1113) While we believe that human life is infused with the sacramental goodness of God, the Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ. It is through the experience of the sacramental ritual that we are infused with God’s grace. The Sacraments nourish and strengthen us as they express and build up our faith.
- Baptism
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Penance (Reconciliation)
- Anointing of the Sick
- Marriage
- Holy Orders
Ministries
- Liturgical Ministry
- Bingo
- Divine Mercy Devotion
- Parish Outreach
- Knights of Columbus
- Faith Formation
- Young Adults
- Newcomers
- Becoming Catholic
- Returning Catholics