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 [...]

Rev. Harold F. Dunn M.S.A. Rev. Harold Francis Dunn, MSA, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Liza's Place - Valley Hospice Care Center South in Wheeling, W.Va. Born on April 24, 1942, in Rome, NY., he lived a life dedicated to faith, service, and education, leaving [...]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Fr. Harry Dunn, who died today, June 24, 2025, at the age of 83. He has served in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston since 1979.   Please keep Fr. Harry in your prayers and ask the Lord to grant him [...]

Father Jourden Travis Moger is appointed parochial vicar of St. James the Greater Parish in Charles Town and St. Peter Chapel in Harpers Ferry with residence at his home in Round Hill, Va., effective June 18, 2025. In addition, he is appointed chaplain to Shepherd University in Shepherdstown.

Father Joseph Augustine, J.C.L., is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Bluefi eld and Sacred Heart Parish in Princeton with residence at the parish rectory in Bluefi eld, effective June 18, 2025. Very Rev. Sebastian Devasya, V.E., is appointed pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Parkersburg with residence [...]

WHEELING—Recovery efforts continue after the severe flash-flooding event that occurred June 14-15. Ohio and Marion Counties have experienced generational flooding resulting in loss of life, property, and livelihood. With many roads just being re-opened, the scope of the devastation is becoming more visible. Most Rev. Mark Brennan, Bishop of the [...]

The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has completed a comprehensive envisioning process which led to the development of a new Evangelization Plan that leads our diocesan vision of commitment to Christ’s Great Commission to go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy [...]

Father Joseph Augustine, J.C.L., is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Bluefield and Sacred Heart Parish in Princeton with residence at the parish rectory in Bluefield, effective June 18, 2025. Very Rev. Sebastian Devasya, V.E., is appointed pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Parkersburg with residence at the [...]

Monsignor Lawrence Luciana Msgr. Lawrence Luciana was born of parents Dominic Luciana and Lena Staffileno August 30, 1937 in Dennison, Ohio. Msgr. Luciana’s parents and their two sons, and daughter, Eugene, Lawrence and Marlene moved to Steubenville, Ohio, in his early childhood. He attended St. Peter School, Steubenville, [...]

Fr. Mario Richard Claro September 19, 1940 — April 19, 2025 Franklin, WV Fr. Mario Richard Claro, 84, of Franklin, WV, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. He was born September 19, 1940 in New York, NY, a son [...]

USCCB Statement Regarding the Passing of Pope Francis

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 our state remain under a State of Emergency. With many roads just being re-opened, the [...]