Father Vincent E. Joseph is appointed pastor of Ascension Parish in Hurricane with residence at the parish rectory, effective July 18, 2022.

Father William K. Matheny, Jr., is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Chester and Immaculate Conception Parish in New Cumberland with residence at the parish rectory in Chester, effective July 18, 2022.

Father Paul J. Wharton is appointed pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in South Charleston with residence at the parish rectory, effective June 23, 2022.

Father Justin Golna is appointed administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Wellsburg with residence at the parish rectory, effective July 15, 2022. Father Golna is also assigned among the personnel of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

Father Brian J. Crenwelge is appointed chaplain for the new Courage Chapter in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, effective immediately. This appointment is in addition to his current assignments as pastor of St. John University Parish in Morgantown and director of Vocations for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

In consultation with Very Rev. Quang Duc Dinh, S.V.D., provincial superior of the Society of the Divine Word, Chicago Province, Father Romeo Bacalso, S.V.D., is appointed pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Fairmont and Holy Spirit Parish in Monongah with residence at the parish rectory in Fairmont, effective July 18, 2022.

In consultation with Very Rev. Quang Duc Dinh, S.V.D., provincial superior of the Society of the Divine Word, Chicago Province, Father Chinh Quang Joseph Tran, S.V.D., is appointed administrator of St. Patrick Parish in Hinton, Sacred Heart Mission in Rainelle, and St. Coleman Chapel on Irish Mountain with residence at the parish rectory in Hinton, effective July 18, 2022.