Very Rev. Donald X. Higgs, V.F., is appointed vicar forane of the Charleston Vicariate for a period of three years, effective immediately. This appointment is made in addition to his current assignment as rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston.

In consultation with Father Edward Przygocki, provincial animator of the Society of the Missionaries of the Holy Apostles, USA Province, Father Harold F. Dunn, M.S.A., is appointed temporary administrator of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wheeling and Our Lady of Seven Dolors Mission in Triadelphia, effective March 1, 2022, with residence at the parish rectory.

Father Aloysius Boh is appointed chaplain to Catholic Distance University in Charles Town, effective immediately. This is in addition to his current assignment as administrator of St. Bernadette Parish in Hedgesville.

Msgr. Paul A. Hudock has been granted a one-year leave of absence beginning March 1, 2022, with residence at Immaculate Conception Parish rectory in Clarksburg.

Father Cody C. Ford has been granted a leave of absence for a period of six months beginning March 1, 2022.