Bishop of Wilmington
William E. Koenig was born on August 17, 1956, in Queens, New York (Diocese of Brooklyn). He attended Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception in Douglaston (1975–1979) and subsequently the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington (1979–1983). He later earned a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in the Bronx (1994). He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Rockville Centre on May 14, 1983. Following his ordination, he held the following positions: Parochial Vicar at Saint Edward the Confessor Parish in Syosset (1983–1986) and at Saint James Parish in Setauket (1986–1989); Director of Vocations (1989–1996); Director of the Office of Ministry to Priests (1990–1996); Parochial Vicar at Saint Agnes Cathedral (1996–2000); Pastor of Saint William the Abbot Parish in Seaford (2000–2009); and Rector of Saint Agnes Cathedral (2009–2020). Since 2020, he has served as Vicar for Clergy. He is a member of the Priest Personnel Board.