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Bishop Dedicates Chapel at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Wheeling

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Bishop Michael J. Bransfield kneels before the altar during the Mass of blessing and dedication of the altar he celebrated at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home Dec. 23.

By Tim Bishop

WHEELING—Bishop Michael J. Bransfield held a special Mass of blessing with a dedication of the altar at the newly renovated Chapel of the Good Shepherd inside the Good Shepherd Nursing home Dec. 23.

Priests from throughout the diocese concelebrated the Mass. Msgr. Paul Hudock served as master of ceremonies. Also serving at the Mass was Rev. Mr. Doug Breiding.

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