Diocese Announces Unification of Two Catholic High Schools
The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has announced the unification of two high schools at the conclusion of the 2016-17 school year. At the end of the current school year, the operations…
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Father Fleming Steps Down as President of Wheeling Jesuit University
WHEELING—Father James J. Fleming, S.J., Ph.D., has resigned as president of Wheeling Jesuit University. Father Fleming submitted his resignation this week to the WJU Board of Trustees. His resignation is…
New Formation Associate Will Begin Visits to Vicariates this Month
By Colleen Rowan WHEELING—Tammy J. Flippo was recently named formation associate for the diocesan Department of Formation & Mission. She began in the position in late November and will soon…
CCWVa Joins Task Force Fighting Human Trafficking in West Virginia
WEST VIRGINIA—Catholic Charities West Virginia’s (CCWVa) Migration and Refugee Services is part of a new collaboration of organizations working together in their efforts to combat human trafficking in West Virginia….
Program Paring Exercise with Recitation of the Rosary Being Offered in Buckhannon and Weston
BUCKHANNON—SoulCore classes are now being offered at Holy Rosary Parish in Buckhannon and St. Patrick Parish in Weston. This is a contemporary core workout that pairs exercise with the prayers of…
West Virginia Food Banks Receive 24 Tons of Potatoes from Maryland Farm
By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—Two food pantries in West Virginia received a donation that went a long way in putting food on their clients’ tables. First Fruits Farm of Freeland,…
Annual Collection will Support Eldercare Needs of Religious Communities
WEST VIRGINIA—The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 10-11 in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), the parish-based appeal benefits…
Mass for Public Officials, Eucharistic Adoration for the Nation to be Held in Wheeling
WHEELING—Mass for the Intention of Those in Public Office and Eucharistic Adoration for our Nation will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wheeling offering opportunities for parishioners and visitors to pray for the welfare…
CDU to Honor Carl Anderson and Archbishop Lori
CHARLES TOWN, WV – Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, and Archbishop William E. Lori, S.T.D., Supreme Chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will…
