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The Delegate for Consecrated Life is responsible for representing the Bishop to the religious brothers and sisters ministering in the Diocese. To find out about each of the religious communities in West Virginia click on these links: Religious Communities:

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES FOR BROTHERS Represented in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston (updated April 2024)

The number in brackets before the title of the Order refers to the Religious Order Section of the Official Catholic Directory, where further information regarding the Community may be found.

[0770] MARIST BROTHERS – Province of the Unites States of America (F.M.S.) http://www.maristbr.com [0780] Marist Fathers & Brothers (S.M.) http://www.societyofmaryusa.org

RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES FOR WOMEN Represented in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston (updated April 2024)

The number in brackets before the title of the Order refers to the Religious Order Section of the Official Catholic Directory, where further information regarding the Community may be found. [0570] SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SETON HILL – Greensburg Pennsylvania – (S.C.) http://www.scsh.org

[0990] SISTERS OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE (C.D.P.) http://www.cdpsisters.org [1630] SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF PENANCE AND CHRISTIAN CHARITY Holy Name – Province, Stella Niagara, New York – (O.S.F.) http://www.stellaosf.org [2110] SISTERS OF THE HUMILITY OF MARY, Villa Maria, PA – (H.M.) http://www.humilityofmary.org [3000] SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR, Chesapeake Province – (S.N.D.deN.) http://www.sndden.org [3150] PALLOTTINE MISSIONARY SISTERS (QUEEN OF APOSTLES PROVINCE) – (S.A.C.) https://pallottinemissionaries.com [3830-13] SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PITTSBURGH, Baden, PA – (C.S.J.) http://www.stjoseph-baden.org [3832] CONGREGATION OF ST JOSEPH (Wheeling Center), Wheeling, WV – (C.S.J.) http://www.csjoseph.org

DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE EUCHARIST (O.P.) http://www.sistersofmary.org

DAUGHTERS OF HOLY MARY OF THE HEART OF JESUS (H.SMCJ) https://www.hsmcj.org

EUDIST SERVANTS OF THE 11TH Hour (E.S.E.H.) http://www.eudistservants.org

If you are interested in knowing about the life of a Consecrated Virgin serving in the world, go to:

The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins

 

Delegate For Consecrated Life

Delegate for Consecrated Life
Sr. Martha Teresa Gomez, R.G.S.
Secretary
Mrs. Karen Muenze
Religious Communities of Women
(1830) Sisters Of Our Lady Of Charity of the Good Shepherd (US Canada Province) R.G.S.
Address
1311 Byron St.
P.O. Box 230
Wheeling, WV 26003, United States
Phone
(304) 233-0880
Fax
(304) 233-8551
Additional Information

Mission Statement: 

The Office of the Delegate for Consecrated Life works with the Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to provide pastoral and canonical services to the religious women, brothers, and consecrated virgins within the diocese. At the present time, the office staff consists of a woman religious who is the Delegate for Consecrated Life, and a secretary who assists in carrying out the ministry of the office. This office maintains membership with the National Conference of Vicars for Religious. 

Vision Statement: 

The vision for the Office of the Delegate for Consecrated Life is being shaped by the realities and ambiguities that are the concerns of communities of religious women and brothers who minister within the diocese. 

  1. In a stance of gratitude, we celebrate the diverse charisms that have graced our diocesan Church from its earliest beginnings and continue to do so today. 
  2. In faith, we accompany persons and communities on the journey of transition and change, in whatever ways are appropriate to the situation. 
  3. In hope, we collaborate, so that the transformation in Christ to which we are called might become more visible in our personal lives, our communities and ministry. 
  4. In love, we act as a support and resource for religious women, brothers, and consecrated virgins who seek to live the prophetic call of the Gospel in our times. 
  5. As a working unit within the Chancery, we strive to live these same values in our interactions with one another and with others who minister in this setting. 

Delegate For Consecrated Life

Delegate for Consecrated Life
Sr. Martha Teresa Gomez, R.G.S.
Secretary
Mrs. Karen Muenze
Religious Communities of Women
(1830) Sisters Of Our Lady Of Charity of the Good Shepherd (US Canada Province) R.G.S.
Address
1311 Byron St.
P.O. Box 230
Wheeling, WV 26003, United States
Phone
(304) 233-0880
Fax
(304) 233-8551
Additional Information

Mission Statement: 

The Office of the Delegate for Consecrated Life works with the Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to provide pastoral and canonical services to the religious women, brothers, and consecrated virgins within the diocese. At the present time, the office staff consists of a woman religious who is the Delegate for Consecrated Life, and a secretary who assists in carrying out the ministry of the office. This office maintains membership with the National Conference of Vicars for Religious. 

Vision Statement: 

The vision for the Office of the Delegate for Consecrated Life is being shaped by the realities and ambiguities that are the concerns of communities of religious women and brothers who minister within the diocese. 

  1. In a stance of gratitude, we celebrate the diverse charisms that have graced our diocesan Church from its earliest beginnings and continue to do so today. 
  2. In faith, we accompany persons and communities on the journey of transition and change, in whatever ways are appropriate to the situation. 
  3. In hope, we collaborate, so that the transformation in Christ to which we are called might become more visible in our personal lives, our communities and ministry. 
  4. In love, we act as a support and resource for religious women, brothers, and consecrated virgins who seek to live the prophetic call of the Gospel in our times. 
  5. As a working unit within the Chancery, we strive to live these same values in our interactions with one another and with others who minister in this setting.