Catholic Men of Delmarva, Inc
About
The Catholic Men of Delmarva was established as an independent nonprofit organization by the State of Delaware in June of 2025. In September of 2025, the entity was granted approval as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deducible to the extent permitted by law.
The mission of the Catholic Men of Delmarva supports men throughout the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington in their efforts to developed personal relationships with Our Lord in their varied roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders, among others
The organization works in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington alliance to bring men together annually to participate in an uplifting spiritual conference.
Governance
The organization is governed by a Board of Directors which holds the ultimate legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibility for the organization’s actions, mission and sustainability. The board functions as a governing body – and not as a management team – in setting strategic direction and providing oversight to ensure the nonprofit organization serves its purpose effectively.
Board of Directors
Edward J. Roberts Jr.
President & Founder
Saint Jude the Apostle Church
Lewes, Delaware
Gregory T. Vigliotta
Secretary
Spiritual Director & Educator
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Wilmington, Delaware
Dcn. Francis X. Hesson
Board Member
SS. Peter and Paul Parish
Easton, Maryland
John C. Cronin, Esq.
Board Member
Attorney at Law
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Wilmington, Delaware
Thomas Fertal
Vice President
Head of School, Holy Cross H.S.
Church of the Holy Cross
Dover, Delaware
Colmcille DeAscanis
Board Member
Holy Spirit Parish
New Castle, Delaware
Sam Card
Board Member
Professional EOS Implementar
Saint Mary Star of the Sea Parish
Ocean City, Maryland
Bob Krebs
Board Member
Retired Communications Director
Saint Mary of the Assumption
Hockessin, Dealware
Thomas E. Oberst
Treasurer
St. Joseph Parish
Middletown, Delaware
Dcn. Curtis Turner
Board Member
Head of School, St Frances Academy
Saint Christopher's Church
Chester (Kent Island). Maryland
Richard Hubbard
Board Member
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
Ocean City, Maryland
Daniel Pin, M.Ed.
Ex-officio
Director of Office of Youth, Young Adults and Family Ministry
Diocese of Wilmington
Parish Captains
Parish Captains are key drivers serving as liaisons on behalf of 50+ parishes within the Diocese in
promoting the Annual Conference. The parish captain is typically a lay volunteer leading the
effort in facilitating communication, fostering community, and promoting outreach within the
parish on behalf of the conference.
The parish captain serves as the point of contact in coordinating registrations and collaborating
with the pastor in the placement and distribution of promotional materials in church bulletins
and on the website, along with the scheduling of pulpit announcements.
Contact: Tom Oberst to become a Parish Captain.