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Rosary to be Prayed at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Berkeley Springs Oct. 30
BERKELEY SPRINGS—St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Berkeley Springs invites all to attend and pray the Holy Rosary for America in front of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, Oct. 30 at 4 [...]
Knights of Columbus Collecting Donations for Hospitalized Veterans
CLARKSBURG—The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus is conducting a campaign to collect personal hygiene items and undergarment items for hospitalized military veterans at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg. Personal Hygiene Items: Razors and razor blades, [...]
Clarksburg Parish’s Gift Shop Offering Additional Hours for Christmas Shopping
CLARKSBURG—It’s not too early to start Christmas Shopping! Beginning the weekend of Nov. 6-7, the gift shop at Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarksburg will be open before and after Masses. “The ICC Gift Shop has [...]
Assumption Parish in Keyser Welcomes Back Parish School of Religion Students in a Memorable Way
Courtesy Photo At Assumption Parish in Keyser, parishioner and parish school of religion volunteer Mike McDowell helps students from the pre-k/kindergarten class to stack cups using strings and each other’s support. KEYSER—Assumption Parish [...]
Martinsburg’s St. Joseph School Welcomes New Little Crusaders Teacher
MARTINSBURG—St. Joseph School in Martinsburg welcomed Angelia Small as the new Little Crusaders teacher. Angelia, who goes by Angie, recently moved from Virginia to the Spring Mills, Md., area with her husband. They successfully raised [...]
Providing Nutritious Foods for Children in West Virginia
By Katie Hinerman Klug, Catholic Charities West Virginia Marketing Communications Specialist A key part of the mission of Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is working to ensure that every child in our state has access [...]
Appointments / Announcements
04-21-25 – USCCB Statement Regarding the Passing of Pope Francis
USCCB Statement Regarding the Passing of Pope Francis
02-20-25 – Diocese Announces Disaster Assistance Fund
WHEELING—Recovery efforts continue across the Mountain State after the severe flooding that occurred earlier this month. Several counties have experienced generational flooding resulting in loss of life, property, and livelihood. More than ten counties in [...]
02-13-25 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointment:
Father Andrew Switzer has been elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2024. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Shepherdstown.
02-03-25 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Very Rev. Justin Golna, J.C.L., J.V., is appointed to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2024. This is in addition to his current assignments as judicial vicar of the Diocese [...]
01-24-25 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Msgr. Paul Hudock has been elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2024, and terminating December 31, 2027. This is in addition to his current assignment in Hispanic ministry [...]
01-14-25 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointment
Father Rusiri Kokila Wijewickrama, TOR, is appointed parochial vicar of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Beckley, with residence at the parish rectory, effective January 13, 2025.
01-13-25 – Obituary of Very Rev. John Selwin Ledford, V.F.
Very Rev. John Selwin Ledford, V.F. Very Rev. John Selwin Ledford, V.F., 77, died Jan. 10, 2025, in Glen Dale, W.Va. He was born August 4, 1947, in Lewisburg, Tenn., the son of [...]
12-04-24 – Bishop Mark E. Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Father Nye "Joseph" Wiley is appointed pastor of Corpus Christi Parish in Wheeling, effective immediately. Father Prakash P. Kerketta is appointed associate rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston [...]
11-21-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointments:
Very Rev. Justin Golna, J.C.L., J.V., is appointed Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, effective November 15, 2024, for a period of five years. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor [...]
11-11-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointment:
Father Rayappa Kurakula is appointed administrator of St. Matthew Parish in Ravenswood and Sacred Heart Mission in Point Pleasant with residence at the parish rectory, effective November 29, 2024.
10-29-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointment:
Deacon Michael A. Kawash is appointed chaplain of the Serra Club of Charleston for the year 2024, effective immediately. This is in addition to his current assignment as permanent deacon at the Basilica of the [...]
10-22-24 – Bishop Mark Brennan has made public the following appointment:
In consultation with Very Rev. Adam Oleszczuk, S.V.D., provincial superior of the Society of the Divine Word Chicago Province, Father Bao T. Nguyen, S.V.D., is appointed administrator of St. Patrick Parish in Hinton and Sacred [...]