By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—Former Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Bishop Michael J. Bransfield’s name has been removed from the gymnasium at Central Catholic High School in Wheeling, a decision made by the…

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—The 2018 Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) culminated with a record of more than $3.3 million raised by 5,287 donors at parishes of the diocese. The overwhelming…

By Colleen Rowan The diocesan-wide “prayer initiative” for the appointment of a new bishop for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston was held Feb. 2-3. With the title “Praying in Hope,” the initiative…

WHEELING—Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa) is expanding its case management services in Wheeling to offer a new Relatives as Parents (RAP) program. The program launches in February. “Our goal is…

By Colleen Rowan PIPESTEM—Each year, Catholics from all over descend on Pipestem State Park near Bluefield with the intent of growing in their faith at the annual Holy Spirit Conference….

MORGANTOWN—West Virginia’s Morgantown Magnificat chapter invites women from around the state to its next prayer breakfast, featuring Magnificat Music Team Leader Carla Comer. Comer will share her story as a…

MORGANTOWN—Students, teachers, benefactors and leaders in Catholic education from across West Virginia will convene for the 25th annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Schools April 7 at the Morgantown Event Center…

WHEELING—Pope St. John Paul II in 1992 declared February 11 as World Day of the Sick, to coincide with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Pope Francis calls the…

By Colleen Rowan Do you want a life of heroic sacrifice? Is God calling you to be a priest of Jesus Christ? The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Vocations Office is inviting men…

By Colleen Rowan MORGANTOWN—Members of four area parishes came together in Morgantown Jan. 26 to pray for victims of abuse by clergy and for more transparency by the church and…