Father Shinto Mathew was elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Presbyteral Council, effective December 31, 2025. This is in addition to his current assignment as pastor of St. John Parish in St. Marys, Christ Our Hope Mission in Harrisville, and St. Joseph Chapel in Pennsboro. Father Martin Smay [...]

Fr. Joseph McLaughlin Fr. Joseph McLaughlin passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM on January 08, 2026. Fr. Joe was born in Evanston, IL, to Joseph F. and Mildred (Barling) McLaughlin on October 12, 1943. He attended St. Bernard School in Pittsburgh and then [...]

Very Rev. John Rice, V.G., V.F., is appointed as a member of the College of Consultors. His five-year term will begin on December 31, 2025, and expire on December 31, 2030. This is in addition to his current assignments as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Vicar Forane of [...]

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 19, 2025. Fr. Kent was born on March 23, 1956, in New Martinsville, West Virginia, [...]

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 Durig, who entered into eternal rest earlier today, December 19, 2025. Father Durig has faithfully [...]

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.

Mr. Patrick Henry is reappointed as the Diocesan Chief Administrator/Financial Officer for a period of five years, effective January 4, 2026.

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 degree in psychology and business administration from Fairmont State College in 1983 and a Master [...]

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 Rev. B.K. Akila Rodrigo, T.O.R., Assoc. V.F., is appointed Associate Vicar Forane of the Clarksburg [...]

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 place of residence is not affected by this assignment. Father Ramababu Dakkamadugula, H.G.N., has been [...]

Pope Leo XIV has set Aug. 22 – the commemoration of the Queenship of Mary - as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land. “Mary is the Mother of the faithful here on earth and is remembered as the [...]

Faith leaders from throughout the Wheeling area will gather with flood victims, first responders, and civic leaders for an Interfaith Prayer Service on July 10. The event will be held at Liberty Distributors, located at 6015 National Road in Triadelphia, making it easier for flood victims in the area to [...]