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Theological College Professor to Give Presentation on Mary at Diocesan Pilgrimage

WHEELING—Father David D. Thayer, SS, S.T.L., Ph.D., a professor at Theological College, a national seminary of The Catholic University of America in Washington, will present “Mary Model of the Church” at 11 a.m. during the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston’s pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington Sept. 6.

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Faithful Gather for Vigil on Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Joan McAteer Photo
Following Mass on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Aug. 15, members of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Charleston and Msgr. P. Edward Sadie, V.F., rector, process to the Annunciation Meditation Garden for a candlelight vigil and a blessing of the sick. The crowd circled the garden, which features sculptures of Mary, Michael the Archangel and Jesus Christ, and sang “Immaculate Mary,” “Ave Maria” and “Holy God, We Praise Thy Name.”
 
Pilgrimage to National Shrine Will Gather Faithful in Prayer, Fellowship

By Colleen Rowan WEST VIRGINIA—For Carlee Dittmar, a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling, the diocesan pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate...
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Bishop Emeritus Schmitt Honored for Commitment to Youth, Families

By D.F. Kratzer WHEELING—For his stalwart dedication to young people and families in the Wheeling area, Bishop Emeritus Bernard W. Schmitt was presented the Dr. Lee Jones Patron of Youth...
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New Director Appointed for Weston Region of CCWVa

By Joan McAteer WESTON—Cindy Hammer of St. Brendan Parish in Elkins is leading outreach efforts as the newly appointed Weston Regional director for Catholic Charities West Virginia (CCWVa).
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Diocesan Organist Wins International Improvisation Competition

By D.F. Kratzer WHEELING—Luke Mayernik, diocesan organist at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling, won the improvisation competition at the Royal Canadian College of Organists Organ...
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Thirty-Fourth Annual West Virginia Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference Gathers Faithful in Charl

By Joan McAteer CHARLESTON—The 34th annual West Virginia Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference, addressing the theme “Healing in Word and in Deed,” gathered faithful ...
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