The Catholic Church in the U.S. will celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week Nov. 5-11. This annual event is a special time for parishes in the U.S. to actively foster and…

By Colleen Rowan The Month of November is a special time in which Catholics pray for their deceased loved ones. Special Masses, prayer services and gatherings at churches and Catholic…

Advent Mission for the Wheeling Vicariate St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Wheeling, on Dec. 1 & 2. Sponsored by the Department of Formation and Mission,“The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii…

WHEELING—A dedication ceremony for a new prayer labyrinth was held Oct. 11 at Mount St. Joseph in Wheeling. During the ceremony, Sister Ruthann Scherer, CSJ, welcomed and thanked the guests…

By Father Justin Blanc For everything there is a season, says the Book of Ecclesiastes. As the leaves change colors and fall to the ground, it is a good time…

By Martina Hart CHARLESTON—The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston held its fourth PACE (Parish Administration & Collaborative Education) Conference at St. John XXIII Pastoral Center in Charleston Oct. 17-18, bringing together more…

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s Catholic Sharing Appeal has surpassed its $1.8 million goal—months earlier than in past years, said Krissie Benson, director of Development for the…

MORGANTOWN—Knights of Columbus, Council 1415 in Weston invites all to “An Evening of Christmas Celebration” with St. Patrick Parish in Weston, presenting the Festival Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus at…

By Colleen Rowan SOUTH CHARLESTON—“Faith, Hope, Love: Our Common Home” Social Ministries Conference will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston Nov. 4 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The…

In response to the critical need of our brothers and sisters in Christ of the Diocese of St. Thomas—U.S. Virgin Islands following hurricanes Irma and Maria, Bishop Michael J. Bransfield…