A publication from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to keep you informed and help us all grow in faith
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News From Around the Diocese
Szabo to be Ordained Deacon
Seminarian Phillip Szabo By Colleen Rowan CHARLES TOWN—Seminarian Phillip Szabo will be ordained a transitional deacon by Bishop Mark Brennan at 11 a.m. May 30 at St. James [...]
A Hug for Our Lady
Courtesy Photo Little Adyson Toler gives the statue of the Blessed Mother a big hug at St. Matthew Church in Ravenswood on May 2. That day, she gave Our [...]
One Mission One Day Raises More Than $229,000 for Catholic Schools
Courtesy Photo A student from St. Joseph Catholic School shows his appreciation for all who supported One Mission One Day. By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—One Mission One Day [...]
Bishop Blesses Employees at Riesbeck’s
The Catholic Spirit Photo Bishop Mark Brennan blesses employees of Riesbeck’s Food Markets in Wheeling May 1. The day before, he blessed healthcare workers at Wheeling Hospital. By [...]
Youth Group Brings Sunny Messages to Homebound
Courtesy Photo Beth and Alex Ferrell, members of the youth group at St. Joseph Parish in Martinsburg, display signs of hope and encouragement to their fellow parishioners at the [...]
Bishops of U.S. and Canada Consecrate Their Nations to Mary
Colleen Rowan Photo Mary’s Assumption is depicted in this beautiful stained glass window at Assumption of Our Lady Church in Keyser. By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS)—The U.S. [...]
Bishop Offers Special Blessings for Healthcare and Essential Workers
Courtesy Photo Bishop Mark Brennan blesses healthcare workers at Wheeling Hospital April 30. WHEELING—Bishop Mark Brennan offered special blessings for healthcare workers and other essential employees as he [...]
Giving Day Set up to Help Catholic Schools
Will Make up for Cancelled Fundraising Events By Joyce Bibey WEST VIRGINIA—Many Catholic schools across West Virginia had to cancel fundraising events this spring. So to fill the void school [...]