Very Rev. Leonard A. Smith, V.F., is appointed pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Beckley with residence at the parish rectory, effective June 23, 2021.
Very Rev. Paul J. Wharton, V.F., has been granted a one-year sabbatical, effective June 23, 2021, and ending on June 23, 2022.
Father Timothy J. Grassi is appointed pastor of St. James Parish in Charles Town and St. Peter Chapel in Harpers Ferry with residence at the parish rectory, effective June 23, 2021.
Father Martin Smay is appointed administrator of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Thomas and Our Lady of Mercy Mission in Parsons with residence at the parish rectory, effective June 23, 2021.
After consultation with Very Rev. Joby John Edamuriyil, C.S.T., provincial superior of the St. Thomas Province of the Little Flower Congregation in Kerala, India, Father Jojan Joseph, C.S.T., is appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Fairmont, effective immediately. His place of residence is not affected by this assignment.