By Babette Pascasio WEST VIRGINIA—This summer, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will offer courses for Catechist Certification. The following courses are required and will be offered for those interested in certification:…

By Colleen Rowan The 44 years he spent at Corpus Christi School in Wheeling hold a special place in Dick Taylor, Jr.’s heart. “It’s been my vocation,” he said the…

To the Clergy of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston: On this feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, I thought it appropriate to express my gratitude to you for the wonderful…

WEST VIRGINIA—The following norms are intended to assist pastors as they reopen their parish/mission facilities to serve those entrusted to their pastoral care. Obviously, the diversity in size, location and…

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—With the ultimate goal of enhancing communication while operating within a new budget to help cut costs, The Catholic Spirit announces the move from printing twice…

Bishop Brennan Statement on Supreme Court DACA decision I rejoice with the immigrants who live in West Virginia over the recent US Supreme Court decision which rejected the effort of…

WHEELING—The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has 33 aspirants for the permanent diaconate. “We have two aspirants from the Beckley Vicariate, seven from Charleston, five from Clarksburg, seven from Martinsburg, four from…

WHEELING—The Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center on 18th Street in Wheeling will hold its 24th Annual Spaghetti Dinner June 28 from noon until 5 p.m. Originally scheduled for April 28, the…

CHARLESTON —Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) announced William C. (Bill) Hagy has joined the team as the Western Region director. The CCWVa Western Region covers 16 counties and encompasses Charleston,…

By Martina Hart CHARLESTON—Charleston Catholic High School announced plans for their graduation ceremony to take place at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston on Saturday, June 20. A detailed proposal to…