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Statement from the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston
The Diocese learned from media sources today that the Attorney General of the State of West Virginia, filed a civil lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Wood County, West Virginia, alleging that the Diocese has [...]
Archbishop Announces Completion of Preliminary Investigation of Allegations Against Bishop Michael Bransfield and Imposes Ministerial Restrictions
On September 13, 2018, the Holy See announced the retirement of Michael J. Bransfield as Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston in West Virginia and appointed Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori as Apostolic Administrator of [...]
National Catholic Sisters Week goes big for its sixth year.
The annual celebration of women religious starts March 8, 2019, and more than 250 events are planned over the week, which aims to get laypeople, especially young women, engaged with sisters. Click here to read [...]
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston released the following statement today regarding anti-Muslim messages displayed at the State Capitol.
On Feb. 4 Pope Francis met with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb, in Abu Dabhi, and the two of them issued a Document on Human Fraternity. In it they speak of “God who has created all human [...]
Catholic Charities West Virginia to Celebrate Ninth Annual “Impressions of Hope” Gala
WHEELING, W.Va.—Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) ninth annual gala, entitled “Impressions of Hope,” will be celebrated March 2 at Wheeling Park’s White Palace ballroom from 6:30-10 p.m. The Gala will benefit the agency’s programs and [...]
Catholic Charities to Launch Relatives as Parents Program
Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its case management services in Wheeling to offer a new Relatives as Parents (RAP) program. The program launches in February 2019. “Our goal is to provide relevant information [...]