By Tim Bishop WHEELING—Through the generosity of the faithful, the 2015 Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) has surpassed its goal with another record-breaking year, raising nearly $2 million. Krissie Benson, director…

Tim Bishop Photos The faithful pack the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling for Christmas Eve Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield.   The bishop blesses the faithful at…

The Wheeling Jesuit University Women’s Volleyball team, pictured above, won the Division II National Championship in Tampa, Fla., Dec. 12.

By Colleen Rowan HUNTINGTON—Through a unique partnership between their schools, students at Our Lady of Fatima School in Huntington      and PYLF Primary School in     Hong Kong are learning about each…

On the third weekend of Advent, Bishop Michael J. Bransfield visited St. James Parish in Charles Town and helped the parish open the Year of Mercy by blessing the new…

By Tim Bishop McMECHEN—“It is a great privilege to celebrate this Mass with all of you who love this school,” said Bishop Michael J. Bransfield during the Mass he celebrated…

Colleen Rowan Photo Pictured are Sister Kathleen O’Hagan, SNDdeN (left), and Sister Gretchen Shaffer, CSJ. Sister of Notre Dame Kathleen O’Hagan and Congregation of St. Joseph Sister Gretchen Shaffer came…

CLARKSBURG—Immaculate Conception Parish in Clarksburg invites all to its Our Lady of Guadalupe Grand Fiesta Dec. 11 & 12. On Dec. 11, all will gather at the church for the…

Courtesy Photo Pictured during the dedication and blessing of the new Divine Mercy Shrine at Holy Redeemer Parish in Spencer Oct. 4 are, from left, Msgr. Joseph Peterson, V.F., pastor…

Faith ‘As Strong As Steel,’ Even in Adversity By Tim Bishop BENWOOD—The faith community at St. John Parish in Benwood celebrated its 140th anniversary Oct. 18 with a special Mass…