12-24-25 – Obituary of Father D. Kent Durig
Father D. Kent Durig Father D. Kent Durig, a devoted priest of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston who faithfully served the Church and her people for nearly three decades, passed away on December [...]
12-22-25 – Father D. Kent Durig
Father D. Kent Durig From the Office of the Vicar of Clergy Fr. Sebastian Devasya: It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the passing of our beloved Father D. Kent [...]
12-22-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointment:
Father Rayappa Kurakula is appointed pastor of St. Matthew Parish in Ravenswood and Sacred Heart Mission in Point Pleasant, effective November 26, 2025. His place of residence is not affected by this assignment.
12-17-25 – A Christmas Message from Bishop Brennan
Dear members of the household of the faith, As we move into the last days of Advent and see the great feast of Christmas just ahead, I want to extend to you my hope that [...]
11-27-25 – Bishop Brennan’s statement regarding the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard soldiers in Washington D.C.
Today, I join Catholic faithful across our Diocese and indeed every West Virginian in prayer for the two National Guard soldiers who were senselessly shot yesterday in our nation’s capital. During this Thanksgiving holiday, we [...]
11-24-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointment:
Mr. Patrick Henry is reappointed as the Diocesan Chief Administrator/Financial Officer for a period of five years, effective January 4, 2026.
10-28-25 – Obituary of Father Thomas William Dagle
Father Thomas William Dagle died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born Aug. 15, 1956, in Los Angeles to the late Harold and Florence Dagle. He received a bachelor’s [...]
09-29-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, V.F., is appointed Interim Vicar Forane of the Clarksburg Vicariate, effective immediately. This appointment is made in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Morgantown. Very [...]
09-15-25 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Father Joseph Abraham, V.C., has been appointed Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, New Martinsville; Mater Dolorosa Parish, Paden City; St. Joseph Mission, Proctor; and Holy Rosary Mission, Sistersville; effective August 15, 2025. His [...]
08-27-25 – Bishop Brennan’s Article on Vaccination Controversy
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate, that is the question. And the answer is: vaccinate! I had measles as a boy and was fortunate it was a mild case; it can be fatal. I received [...]