April 21, 2026, marks the 100th anniversary of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Cathedral of St. Joseph. It marks not only the passing of time, but also a century of faith in a sacred space [...]
On July 19, 1850, the Diocese of Wheeling was established by Pope Pius IX, marking the adventurous beginning of our present Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. The diocese is celebrating the milestone from July 19, 2025, [...]
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, [...]
Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan Dear faithful of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, We have begun the holy season of Lent with ashes on our foreheads and hope in our hearts. Lent’s goal is [...]
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, National Marriage Week, celebrated from February 7 to 14, is a welcome opportunity to recognize the profound importance of marriage and family life in our world and in our [...]
As we look toward the coming weekend, weather forecasts indicate that severe winter conditions may affect much of our state and could make travel difficult or unsafe, particularly on Sunday. I wish to address this [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]