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The Installation of Bishop Evelio Menjívar-Ayala


Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston 175th Anniversary
Catholic Sharing Appeal
West Virginia Catholic Schools
Safe Environment
Spreading the Gospel Throughout the Mountain State
Unity Among Catholics

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From the Desk of Bishop Evelio Menjívar-Ayala

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Bishop Evelio Menjívar-Ayala

 

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Events

Celebration announcement for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s 175th anniversary Mass and reception, July 19 at 10:30am, Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Charleston, WV, with Bishop Evelio Menjivar.

July 19

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August 29-30, 2026 at John XXIII

 

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Men’s weekend: February 18-21, 2027
Women’s weekend: February 25-28, 2027

 

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September 11, 2027 – Class 1 of 6

 

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A showcase of inspiring WV Catholics who love and serve
like Christ taught us.

 

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Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
1311 Byron St.
Wheeling, WV  26003
Phone: (304) 233-0880
Fax: (304) 233-0890

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