Bishop Michael J. Bransfield is pictured with newly ordained Father Joshua R. Stevens, Father James R. DeViese Jr. and Father Carlos Melocoton Jr., pictured from left.
By Colleen Rowan
WHEELING—Father James R. DeViese Jr., Father Joshua R. Stevens and Father Carlos Melocoton Jr. were ordained priests for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling June 27.
Gathered with them were priests and faithful from throughout the diocese as well as their families and friends. Bishop Bransfield said that it was a joy to ordain the three to serve the diocese and asked the faithful to pray for them.
(See story in the July 9 issue of The Catholic Spirit.)
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